Community Contribution to Solving Existing Problem
that was regarded as either overweight or obese. On the other hand, when the same measurements focused on racial ethnic groups, 35% of Latino and black students weighed above recommended levels and qualified as overweight or obese. The figure among white students was at a lower rate of 27%. Over half of all adults in Boston are either overweight or obese. Still, 3% of black adults and 61% of Latinos had overweight BMI scores as compared to the 49% that represented white adults (Ferrer, 2012). A study conducted in Boston showed that parents who were given fitness and health status reports were nearly twice more likely to accept… Continue Reading...