Teenage Obesity

Posted on October 23, 2007

According to latest research findings teenage obesity in America is increasing drastically. The rates at which teenage obesity is increasing are stunning. About 15%, to give exact figures 9 million teens in America below 15 years are obese. This figure is almost three times the teen obesity figures in 1980.

Causes of Teen Obesity:

There are several teenage obesity causes. The main reasons for teenage obesity are – overeating, less activity or inactivity, excess TV viewing. If a teen eats and drinks more than the body needs, the excess energy stores in the form of body fat. And, adding to this if the teen is not doing enough regular exercise, it worsens the problem. Many television studies have shown teens having a television in their bedrooms have the tendency to watch it more which leads to inactivity, the main culprit of teenage obesity.

How to Prevent Teen Obesity?

Reverse the cause o teenage obesity. It offers the solutions to treat the teen obesity problem. Eat healthy diet. Avoid eating fast food and junk food, which is a common tendency during teenage. Do regular exercise. It’s important not just to avoid obesity but also to stay active throughout the day. Teens have to involve in many activities in a day, which requires them to be active. And, avoid watching TV or using computer for longer durations.

Parents’ Role in Teen Obesity

All children tend to develop the habits which are followed by their parents. So parents have to play a better role in avoiding the obesity problem by guiding them to have healthy dietary habits and do regular exercise. Several research studies show that well balanced diet and food that rank low in glycemic index are helpful in reducing teenage obesity.

Parents should keep in mind that it’s not scolding about being overweight but guiding on how to reduce weight that can really help. They should explain the importance of losing weight and gaining a positive image to their teen children. It’s the parents only that can help the teens live happy normal lives.

What are the Three Effects of Obesity?

The following are the three effects of obesity:

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