# FILE NAME: 00000325.soc # TITLE: Does the state have a role in reducing obesity in children? [409ee72c0a885ea9e1d66d9d657e4c19] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the state has no role to play in reducing childhood obesity. Parents and individuals should be free to make choices. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - “The state has a role in reducing obesity in children, however, the state should encourage, educate and inform, but not enforce.” # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The state should have a role in reducing obesity in children. It can provide educational material to schools and parents and advise on healthy lifestyles and nutritional intake. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - The government should set clear guidelines for parents and schools about the role of parents and schools in raising awareness of healthy eating in childhood. Healthy foods should be available in schools and parents should ensure their children are eating a healthy diet. Schools should educate children on how to live a healthy lifestyle. 3: 4,3,2,1 1: 2,1,3,4 1: 2,4,3,1