Posted on October 23, 2007 in Latest News
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.
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November 29th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
the parents play a big part in their child’s weight. Giving them the food they want doesn’t show them that you love them. You need to show them the right way to eat and not stop at every fast food restaurant you see.
But it is also the child’s fault. They need to learn when to stop eating and not eating so many fatty foods. If they are teenagers they should know by now what and what not to eat.
January 15th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
heyyy.
all of this is TRUE!
February 13th, 2008 at 12:07 am
who is to blame for teen obesity??
March 8th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I would like more information, please.
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March 21st, 2008 at 1:23 am
Well, I think it’s the own childs fault because they need to take care of their own body. But I also think it’s their parents’ fault too because they need to take care of their children too.
April 1st, 2008 at 3:23 am
hey
i dont like big people
April 1st, 2008 at 3:25 am
be quiet!