April 19, 2011
Prince George’s County Councilman, Will Campos, arrived at Langley Park Boys and Girls Club early Tuesday morning around 5:30 am to speak with the children of a Karate class about the importance of being active and staying healthy.
Born in El Salvador, Campos resides in Mount Rainer, Maryland, and is the current District 2 County Councilman which includes the constituent areas of Adelphi, Avondale, Brentwood, Carole Highlands, Chillum, Green Meadows, Hyattsville, Langley Park, Lewisdale, Mount Rainier and North Brentwood. Campos is in association with such organizations as the Counselor for Chillum Youth Project and Council Representative to the Prince George’s Community Foundation. Although Campos is not married and does not have any children, he is committed to the community and its youth. Therefore when asked by a local Hispanic newspaper to speak at the Langley Park Boys and Girls Club, he excitedly accepted the offer. The Councilman decided to the videotape his experience with the children at the boys and girls club and posted the video online for a local newspaper, hyattsville.patch.com.
He encouraged the karate class of around 25 children to continue to stay active. When he asked the children who likes to eat pizza and burgers, all of the children raised their hands. Campos then explained why eating foods that taste good are not always good for the body and people must be careful about what they in their bodies.
An enthusiastic girl raised her hand and said, “Yes, because you can get fat.”
“Yes that is why excursing and eating right is super important because if you don’t it can cause problems for you later in life,” replied Campos. He then encourages the children to encourage their parents and siblings to participate in activities with them as well.
Childhood obesity has become a significant problem within the youth of America. With help of political officials like Will Campos and Michelle Obama, the nation will continue to fight against this issue.
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