There is an alarming increase in obesity in America, especially among children. Experts estimate that 15 percent of kids are overweight and another 15 percent are at risk of becoming overweight. And two thirds of these overweight kids will become overweight adults.
Obesity in childhood and adolescence can be related to poor eating habits, lack of exercise (i.e., couch potato kids), family history of obesity and medical illnesses.
It has been speculated that television viewing is one of the most easily modifiable causes of obesity among children. Television viewing may reduce energy expenditure and increase dietary energy intake.
Children in the United States watch an average of three hours of television a day.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children should watch no more than two hours of television each day.
In one study from University College London, researchers found that each additional hour of weekend TV watching by five-year-old children over two hours may increase the risk of obesity by 7 percent.
There are many risks and complications with obesity. Physical consequences include increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure; diabetes and breathing problems.Researchers suggest parents limit the frequency of television viewing by encouraging alternate forms of recreation and selective program choices. Lasting weight loss can only occur when there is self-motivation.
Since obesity often affects more than one family member, making healthy eating and regular exercise a family activity can improve the chances of successful weight control for the child or adolescent
Obesity in childhood and adolescence can be related to poor eating habits, lack of exercise (i.e., couch potato kids), family history of obesity and medical illnesses.
It has been speculated that television viewing is one of the most easily modifiable causes of obesity among children. Television viewing may reduce energy expenditure and increase dietary energy intake.
Children in the United States watch an average of three hours of television a day.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children should watch no more than two hours of television each day.
In one study from University College London, researchers found that each additional hour of weekend TV watching by five-year-old children over two hours may increase the risk of obesity by 7 percent.
There are many risks and complications with obesity. Physical consequences include increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure; diabetes and breathing problems.Researchers suggest parents limit the frequency of television viewing by encouraging alternate forms of recreation and selective program choices. Lasting weight loss can only occur when there is self-motivation.
Since obesity often affects more than one family member, making healthy eating and regular exercise a family activity can improve the chances of successful weight control for the child or adolescent
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