Schools' Methods to Prevent Obesity



Schools' Methods to Prevent Obesity

Healthy behaviours should be taught at an early age. The older children are, the harder it is for children to change. Behaviours involving physical activity and nutrition are the cornerstone of preventing obesity in children and adolescents. Poor eating habits and the environment has also contributed to overweight children. Children are now consuming more foods that are high in calories. They are more inclined to eating when not hungry, eating while watching television, and/or eating while doing homework. Consumption of well-balanced, home-cooked meals together has become obsolete for many families. Instead, they ...