Comments on: “The Great Outdoors” http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25e2%2580%259cthe-great-outdoors%25e2%2580%259d EPA's Blog About Our World Fri, 17 May 2013 15:29:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jelly Mark http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-32687 Jelly Mark Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:11:22 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-32687 Hey Nikki, I have been researching on the childhood obesity and i come to the conclusion that most of the child suffering from obesity used to stay inside the door in any condition even its unusual things happening in surroundings. The only way to fight obesity is by knowing its symptoms, signs and causes with selective treatment. I write my blog http://www.fightobesity.net and looking for more “signs of obesity”.

]]> By: Jo@Dietforgoodhealth http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-31553 Jo@Dietforgoodhealth Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:59:04 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-31553 Unfortunately, the obesity problem is rampant among nearly all age groups. As sad a state of affairs as it is for children, nothing will change until parents start taking control and care of their own health and lead the way by being an example for their kids.

I learned about the obesity epidemic through the courses taught for health and wellness degree. The figures are staggering. I can only hope that some day soon…we’ll get it and maybe start taking care of our bodies and treating them with respect because we care about ourselves and we respect ourselves.

]]> By: Paula Friedman http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-28485 Paula Friedman Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:21:33 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-28485 Snow or no snow – children need to spend time outdoors in any kind of weather. They need fresh air to grow healthy and strong. I remember when I was a child – I basically lived outside because it was always so much fun to be there with friends, we would invent so many various games and play them. Nowadays kids no longer know how to entertain themselves without all the technological devices and gadgets, which means it’s now more fun for them to be indoors with their DS, TV, computer games, etc. Kids don’t need to stress about finding something fun to do – it’s been done for them, they just start pressing the buttons and plunge into a fun virtual world. And then we see their red eyes, grayish skin, half-empty zombie-like gazes. I work at a swimming pool company and a lot of parents are among their customers. They choose to spend a ton of money for the pool installation to encourage their children to spend more time outdoors.

Paula Friedman,

]]> By: wade harter http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27259 wade harter Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:25:13 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27259 While we got only 5 or 6 inches of snow I was able to get out and enjoy with my remaining “at home” grandson. We retrieved the skis, wake board and knee board from the lake and made us a surfboard. My grandson had a great time riding on them behind our 4 wheeler I was even brave enough to let him pull me also. You know we are never too old to enjoy the outdoors.

]]> By: Al Bannet http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27244 Al Bannet Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:27:45 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27244 As our human population grows and our city suburbs spread around the World, the “great outdoors” is shrinking. We need to peacefully reduce the human population, safely recycle 100% of all waste and garbage and protect wilderness area from economic development.

]]> By: Al Bannet http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27243 Al Bannet Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:21:47 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27243 Excellent advice!

]]> By: Michael E. Bailey http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27190 Michael E. Bailey Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:30:30 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27190 It is important for people of all ages to leave the sedintary life style behind and make the effort to get out and do things. Especially, it is important for people to go outside and do things together. It is easier to stay home and look at tv but also not very healthy. Best wishes, Michael E. Bailey.

]]> By: Donnamsar http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27174 Donnamsar Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:09:42 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27174 It is so important for children to get fresh air especially during the winter months when the home air is recycled continuously through the furnace filter. I remember many times being outdoors with my parents and siblings during the coldest parts of the year. Shoveling snow, sledding and just going for a walk.

My child and I live in an apartment building where shoveling is not necessary. But, we get out and about sledding and walking. I choose to take a container of salt with me to sprinkle on the iciest places so I don’t fall, but there is not enough to damage our environment.

My child and I both suffer from seasonal allergies and spring is awful for us. Winter causes problems also for us. The air is always enclosed in the apartment and when the wind is blowing especially hard and cold, we cover the only door to make a cocoon-like environment to stay warmer. We both find it best to get outside as much as possible to relieve our allergy symptoms. We clean and dust and vacuum and such, but we still need more fresh air than what this weather allows in our home.

I want to do more in my community to make people aware of the benefits of being outdoors in winter weather. Is there some place I can search for information to share with my community? I would like to see a sledding party or a walking trip planned by our community that would incorporate such things as safety guidelines and checkpoints for heating back up. Any ideas would be welcome.

]]> By: Rakeback http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/02/%e2%80%9cthe-great-outdoors%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-27171 Rakeback Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:23:20 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1335#comment-27171 Good stuff! It is important for children to get outdoors! Not only are they missing out on the beauty of the world, but perhaps it is part of the reason why there is an increase in childhood obesity.

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