Underage+but+overweight?

Childhood Obesity By Jacob Let’s face it; more and more children are starting to become overweight. 17.1 percent of kids two to nineteen years old are obese, restaurants are doing nothing to help, and now students are more at risk for diseases. Unhealthy habits and behaviors can also be genetically transferred from one generation to the other,like when you see a person that is not only big him/herself but also their family, or it can be something left up to the child, like a couch potato that has no one to blame but themself. With all the new technology, you have to admit that it is not as fun to go outside but to surf the web, watch T.V., and play video games, especially now that they are more advanced than ever. Even though some children are getting outside (at least one hour a day), it is not enough; this is because even though excercising for a second is better than not excersising at all, the amount of sugar, carbs, and unwanted fat is barely seeing any progress. Obesity is not just measured by what you weigh, but your Body Mass Index (BMI) it is a ratio based on your height compared to your weight. To see if you are at your ideal weight check out http://www.channelone.com/life/specials/health/ if you are not, use these tips to drop some pounds. ·  Stick with a healthy diet, because rejecting junk food is easier than it appears. ·  Go outside, exercise doesn’t have to be hard work; just take a walk. ·  Don’t let commercials get to you; some things might not be as good as they seem. ·  Be persistent; don’t give in. ·  Find something you enjoy or look forward to, when you finally are healthy; have a goal. ·  Avoid places that you know can negatively impact your health, places like McDonalds. Follow these steps and keep your weight where you want it! Statistics from http://www.healthiergeneration.org