Effects Obesity Can Have On Todays Youth
The Effects of Obesity in Today’s Youth Overweight children are at risk for cardiovascular and other serious health problems. They are part of an epedemic of overweight and obesity that must be addressed so that they can lead healthier lives. ... The prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity has increased and accounts for more than 300,000 premature deaths each year in the United Sates. This statement released by the (CDC) Centers for Disease Control, in conjunction with similar national news stores in media outlets such as Time Magazine, News Magazine, and USA Today, signal childhood obesity as a growing epidemic. Further in many of the articles discussing obesity, a high quality school health and physical education program is a strongly recommended treatment. ... “Too many of our children are sitting around and their inactivity is leading to serious health problems such as obesity and diabetes. ... The increase in obesity has led to a significant growth in economic costs. The findings may reflect the impact of increasing prevalence and severity of obesity.