How is it that teenage obesity increases even when teen TV viewing decreases? That is an answer Nutritionist Mattie Mola eagerly anticipates as scientists research. 

“Although there is nothing documented, the teens in my practice tend to have less active real lives and more active virtual lives,” says Mola, “even if they aren’t necessarily TV watchers.” Inertia is conspicuous  in the obesity disease rise.

Get your kids actively moving about for at least an hour a day. For a variety of techniques and strategies from a pediatric nutrition specialist, there’s the book Pedia Trim & Fit: Reclaiming Overweight Children.

Being physically active will help children and teens have a healthy pulse, steady blood pressure and sleep better. If they are already at a healthy weight it will help them maintain. If they are diagnosed with teenage obesity, the exercise will help them achieve a weight within a normal range.

I’d love to know what you think.