Flatwoods Site is Public Health
The Flatwoods Site off of Morris Bridge Road is a good example of Public Health. This park creates an opportunity for people to get physically active. It provides a safe, clean, and easy to access area for people to enjoy the outdoors and to stay physically fit and active. There are paved walking paths for those who wish to walk or run, as well as bike trails that go for miles. People can get plenty of exercise in a safe, clean, and positive environment. It is a fun way of getting the proper exercise, which is an important part of public health, because it promotes health and prevents diseases. Obesity, heart disease, and stroke, are a few things that we can prevent just by doing activities, such as walking along a trail each day. With a rising obesity rate in the United States, communities all across the country could use more outdoor areas like this to help keep all age groups active and healthy. Also, some people may not be physically active because they don't like the gym, or they live in an unsafe neighborhood. The Flatwoods is in a safe area, is well maintained, and caters to all types of people, from beginners to the high intensity, physically fit. Flatwoods is the perfect place for anyone to get outside and be physically active.
By: Samantha Nader, Jessica Potts, Erica Heule, and Gabrielle Gray
I think this is a very important Public health issue because a lot of people don't work out at all. Part of the reason why is because they are just lazy or like you mentioned, they live in an unsafe neighborhood. Parks are great because they let you enjoy the surroundings and the nature as well as make your workout routine enjoyable and fun. I think that The Flatwoods is a safe and perfect place for anyone to workout and I am glad that you guys' post is making more people informed about it.
ReplyDeleteExercise is key towards positive health. Along with eating healthy, being physically active constantly is important in maintain healthy. Obesity is a trend that is active in the United States and it is places like this park that helps alleviate some of these health issues.
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