Studies are
showing weight loss in teenagers across the U.S. Healthier foods are being
consumed, at least one hour of exercise is in effect and the amount of
television being watched has decreased. Obesity has been a big problem in the
U.S. It is more prevalent in teens. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, started a
campaign called “Let’s Move!”. Her goal is to help children get to a healthy
future. She believes many people have a role in helping reducing childhood
obesity.
This study
consisted of 34,000 teenagers ranging from 6th to 10th
grade. There were 3 different time periods: one from 2001-2002-, another from
2005-2006 and finally one from 2009-2010. The participants take annual
questionnaires with questions like types of food they eat, if breakfast is a
regular habit and about physical activities. Other questions are their weight
and height and screen time activity (computer use, television or video games). After looking at these results, there has been
a decline in the obesity rate.
The Results:
2001-2002:
Overweight: 14.9%
Obese: 10.3%
2005-2006:
Overweight: 17%
Obese: 12.7%
2009-2010:
Overweight: 16.6%
Obese: 12.7%
Physical
activity and studying time went up slightly and the TV time dropped.
I think the
obesity rate in this country is frightening. Even after the slight decline I
still feel like food is a big issue in the U.S. We eat very differently from
other countries. The obese rate stayed the same after about 3 years and the
overweight category is still high. This article is meant for parents, teenagers
and health care professionals. The author of this article is Serena Gordon for
the HealthDay.
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