If I had the means and knowledge to conduct research studies about any topic in the Early Childhood field, It would choose to look into childhood obesity.  Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body and mind in a variety of ways.  Obese children are more like;y to have:

• High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 
• Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
• Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma.
• Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort.
• Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems, such as dissemination and poor self-esteem, which can continue into adulthood.

Today, many children are quickly diagnosed with childhood obesity,  As an educator, I would like to be able to research information about this topic more and see what answers research could provide.  I would like to find out the negative impacts childhood obesity have on the well-being of children and the negative impact childhood obesity have on the learning abilities of the children.

I think that research such as this would benefit children, families and educators.  I feel it could help educators, because it could help us to learn new ways to enhance and support young children's healthy development and learning abilities.  Other positive benefits could include ways that educators can help young children to become more physical active, by being effective supportive to the disease and using appropriate resources that would help them to live a long healthy life, and succeed academically by having a healthy brain.

References

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/resources/recommendations.html

Your Personal Research Journey

Hello everyone!!! I chose cognitive development in early childhood education.  The reason I chose cognitive development is because; cognitive development is very important in reason, solving problems, and to think consciously.  I feel strongly that young children should be taught at a early age ways to develop cognitive skills.

I plan to learn more on how I can implement activities and stimulate a child's cognitive development during this research.  I will be pleased to accept any ideas, activities, and suggestion from you all.  thanks in advance!