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Obese children:
A large problem
' fy a time whenmost Americans seem concerned with getting in shape, shedding extra pounds and generally living a healthier lifestyle, there is a group being left behind - our children. TTiey are being left behind to sit back, eat poorly, watch television and live a generally inactive lifestyle which can lead to obesity.
Obesity is defined as a body weight 30 percent higher than the values listed on accepted height and weight tables. Recent studies show that the total number of obese children ages 6 to 11 has grown 54 percent in the last 15 to 20 years. Among 12-17 years old, the prevalence of obesity has increased 30 percent.
The problem of childhood obesity is not that it’s just physically unattractive, or pyschologically damaging in the formative years. It also poses a significant potential health problem for youngsters.
Heredity plays a big role in this problem, meaning every child is not at equal risk. But there are other contributing factors.
Many scientists are pointing an accusing finger at television. Children eat more while they watch television, and they watch a lot of it. They also have a tendency to eat more of the foods advertised on tele
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