Statistics Show Rise in Childhood Obesity Over Decades Statistics show that the amount of obese children and teens has increased over the decades. A recent survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that 16 percent of children and adolescents are considered obese, which is a tripling since the 1980s. Experts say that there are several factors that contribute to causing obesity in children and adolescents. They include a lack of exercise, poor eating habits, inactive behavior (i.e. excessive computer usage and television viewing), genetics and even their family’s socioeconomic status. Obesity brings with it many health risks, ranging from increased blood pressure, an increased risk of a heart attack, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrest. To prevent obesity it is recommended that individuals exercise regularly, eat healthy foods which are low in calories, fat and sugar, and create an environment which does not encourage inactive behavior. “Childhood obesity is a problem,” says Rob ****, ’06, “I personally feel that people should take responsibility for their own actions and live healthier lifestyles." The national health objective is to reduce the number of obese teenagers to less than 15 percent by the year 2010.
uh, it is? since when was there such a thing as a one sentence paragraph? cite some more sources or go more in depth or something... just tryin to help
uhh since forever with news articles "A statement from the State Department late Thursday praised "substantial progress" in Baghdad and did not mention the latest delay."
whatever, i guess im used to writing like 20 page papers that ive had to research for a month to get the info
