Typical teen behaviors that were highlighted as contributing to obesity included a fondness for fast food, drinking soda, and too much time spent watching television, using computers, or talking on cell phones. Presenters at the school also tried to point out to teens that not all foods are meant to be consumed every day, and that being active is very important.
Dr. Tamara Lewis, medical director for the local community health prevention agency that provided the school presentations, commented, "We'd like to see them come to the point that the only things they are drinking consistently are water and low-fat or no-fat milk. ... We're talking about the difference between 'everyday' foods and 'occasional' foods. The Easter Bunny is a one-day event, and we don't need dessert with every meal. ... Kids need at least 60 minutes of activity every day to stay healthy, and that's not just exercising their fingers when they text-message."
(Source: www.desertnews.com)
Labels: eating disorder, obesity, epidemic, utah, salt lake
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