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Child Obesity and Activity
September 4, 2003
"Make sure you're
right, then go ahead." - Davy Crockett
CHILD OBESITY AND ACTIVITY
A recent issue of "WHO CARES? RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ON CAREGIVING,"
published online by Beverley Smith in cooperation with Kids First Parent Association
of Canada, the following news on child obesity was provided:
"Dr. Mark Tremblay of the University of Saskatchewan has released a study
on obesity August 14, 2003 finding that for over 7,000 children studied aged
7-11, those who watch over 3 hours of television a day have a 50% greater
risk of being obese than those who watch it less. He also found that children
who are encouraged to participate in group sports like soccer lose interest
in exercise over time but those who are encouraged to participate in solo activities
like dancing or playing basketball on the driveway are more likely to maintain
a longer-term interest and benefit from exercise."
To subscribe to "Who Cares", contact: [email protected]
For more insight on children's health issues, go to the Article Archives of Exchange at www.ChildCareExchange.com and type in the keyword "Health" in the search area.
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