There is a growing alarm in the U.S. Too many children are gaining more and more pounds and facing more health issues. Research is now blaming fast food for the increased weight gain. Studies show that children who eat fast food consume 187 more calories daily than that of children who do not consume fast food as much.
About one-third of U.S. children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food everyday. A study, involving 6,212 children, shows that these children are at risk of obesity with a weight gain rate at 6lbs per year. Children's current levels of fast-food consumption probably are even higher because of an increase in the number of fast-food restaurants and in fast-food marketing since the late 1990s, Dr. David Ludwig said. This epidemic of child obesity is largely due to the fact that the American diet consists of tons of unhealthy foods.
In order to stop this weight gain in the children of our future, parents need to show their children how to eat healthy. This means that junk food is a snack or treat, not an everyday meal. We need to teach children how to eat different kinds of fruits and vegetables and meats and breads in a controlled amount, as to not over do consuption of food. Water and excercise is also needed. Children who live in suburban areas need to get outside to their local park and play with their friends instead of being home all day doing nothing.
About one-third of U.S. children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food everyday. A study, involving 6,212 children, shows that these children are at risk of obesity with a weight gain rate at 6lbs per year. Children's current levels of fast-food consumption probably are even higher because of an increase in the number of fast-food restaurants and in fast-food marketing since the late 1990s, Dr. David Ludwig said. This epidemic of child obesity is largely due to the fact that the American diet consists of tons of unhealthy foods.
In order to stop this weight gain in the children of our future, parents need to show their children how to eat healthy. This means that junk food is a snack or treat, not an everyday meal. We need to teach children how to eat different kinds of fruits and vegetables and meats and breads in a controlled amount, as to not over do consuption of food. Water and excercise is also needed. Children who live in suburban areas need to get outside to their local park and play with their friends instead of being home all day doing nothing.
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