Analyzing Message in Most Teens Aren't Active Enough, And It's Not Always Their Fault

Message and Purpose:

• Out of all the bullet points on page 182, which seem most relevant to your text’s message and purpose? Why? Some of the bullet points that seem most relevant to the message and purpose of my text are: Express an idea or opinion, Persuade readers of something, and Advocate for change. These points are the most relevant to me because the author is expressing their opinion about childhood obesity and how it has become an epidemic. The author is trying to encourage parents/ guardians to motivate their children to stay physically active; parents should also push more schools to increase the levels of activity in their PE programs. 
• Which bullet points do not seem relevant to your text’s message and purpose? Why not? One bullet point that does not seem relevant to the message and purpose is: Inform the reader about a topic that is often misunderstood. I do not feel that childhood obesity in schools is a misunderstood topic because most people should know what childhood obesity is whether or not they feel it is an issue in today's world or not. 
• Are there nuances and layers to the message the author/speaker is trying to get across? If so, what are they? If not, why not? There are nuances and layers the author is trying to get across. One example is how the author begins talking about the epidemic of childhood obesity and then goes on to discuss the contributing factors of this epidemic. The author mentions several resolutions to this issue by encouraging children to be more physically active with their families, friends and at school.