Rise in childhood obesity is no longer a hidden thing, especially in countries like U.S.A. and U.K. Moreover, this fact is also well known that hard measures, taken to intercept the deluge of obesity seem to be failing. So, the question arises that why our fight against obesity is coming to naught repeatedly.
I think the answer lies in our lifestyle. A minute look at our daily lifestyle, which includes our eating, sleeping, working habits and conditions, brings out the facts, responsible for this much of rise in obesity cases.
The best way to get rid of this obesity, which has emerged as a pandemic is by moving to a natural but healthy lifestyle. In the recent years the boom of videogames, fast foods has made their presence felt strongly. As a result, where participation of kids in outdoor games has come down at the same time their calorie intake has also been added to.
This whole graph points to a serious threat lying ahead because it is a well proved fact, that children who are overweight are at higher risk of serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, orthopedic problems, liver disease, asthma and heart problems, etc.
If we look at the future of these kids in the light of these facts then one thing emanates clearly that kids’ future is drenched with vapidity. Therefore, every one, especially parents will have to make sure that their kids’ participation in outdoor games is sufficient at the same time they will have to make sure that whatever their kids are eating comes into the periphery of healthy food.
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Via: Courant
