Lack of Physical Activity
Shaina, Angelina, Heather, Paul, and Fernando
Physical Impacts
-lack of physical activity is the main contributor to obesity in 11 to 15 year olds
-45.7% of the 878 children were either at risk for becoming overweight, or were already classified as overweight
-according to researchers, weight in boys was related to the amount of time spent watching television
-no correlation between television watching and wight found in girls, according to the same study
-diabetes
-primary cause of most chronic diseases
-congestive heart failure
-Osteoporosis
- rheumatoid arthritis
Mental Impacts:
More likely to get:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Low self esteem
- Memory impairment
Social Impacts:
- Loner tendencies
- Lack of confidence
- No longer involved in activities
- Reluctance to interact
Lifestyle Changes that can lower the risk:
-physical activity
-Jog don't walk
-diet
-more fiber
-build self confidence
-better self image
-more interactive
- less frustration
- live longer
- doctors visits
- taking supplements