Saturday, August 31, 2013

Generation XL?

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/healthy-living-starts-now-221898711.html


Healthy living starts now

Promoting fitness and nutrition from birth vital in battle against childhood obesity

 By: Randy Turner

"Call them Generation XL.

The numbers, like the weigh scale, don't lie. In 1978, only 15 per cent of children were overweight or obese. By 2007, Statistics Canada found 29 per cent of adolescents had unhealthy weights. By 2040, if trends continue, up to 70 per cent of adults aged 40 years will be either overweight or obese.
Smith is determined daughter Rowan won't be in that 70 per cent.

"The younger you get them involved in physical activity and away from screens...," Smith says. "I teach high school. They're glued to those things. Who knows what it's going to be like for her (Rowan) when she's older?"

Who knows, indeed."

 

 

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