Sunday, December 19, 2010
Blame for Teen Obesity
When you consider who is to blame for teen obesity - think about this - over 15% of teenagers in the United States are obese. What's worse is that over 15% of pre-teens are also considered obese. Children are developing adult diseases such as type II diabetes and high blood pressure at very young age. Teenagers are being placed in jeopardy of increased risk for heart diseases as well as other diseases related to obesity. Overweight kids are a prime target for taunting, bullying, and teasing which effects their self esteem and can put them at risk of emotional disorders such as depression. Identifying the blame for teen obesity is topic that will be debated for a very long time.Children today have been exposed to more technology than any
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