Week Four of the Challenge .... Part 2

SIRS Research.  Leading Issues- Gun control, Marijuana legalization, Bullying, Capital punishment,
Abortion, Same sex marriage, etc. etc.
The list of topics on the left hand side were quite extensive and the links on the right hand side were current.
I chose to look into the issue of legalized marijuana.  I went through the articles and did not find what I want to see in the cons of its legalization.  President Obama compared it to alcohol.  I wonder if he has ever seen a youth who has become a regular user.  No where did they list the careers or job opportunities that are lost when tested positive for pot use.  Enough of my own opinion.  I can see where this site will help stimulate healthy debates and have resources available to make good arguments.

Curriculum Pathfinders  I chose to look into Obesity in adolescence.  I found it interesting that the Department of Defense is interested in the problem of adolescent obesity.  It is employing a strategy called 5-2-1-0.  Five servings of fruits and vegetables, Two hours of less screen time, One hour of vigorous exercise and Zero sweetened drinks.  This is for children of individuals in the military.  If you think about it, many of our current service people come from military families.  Obese children have health problems that may keep them from following a career in the military.  Could this be an emerging national problem regarding our ability to attract fit young adults?
I found this article under the Health tab and followed the links.