Saturday, March 31, 2018

Lack Of Physical Activity At An Early Age Increases The Risk Of Obesity Later In Life

Lack Of Physical Activity At An Early Age Increases The Risk Of Obesity Later In Life


Extra pounds taken before the age of five can be stored until adolescence and beyond. In other terms, overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults.
“In terms of reducing sedentary life, the time spent using computers and other gadgets must be reduced in favor of other activities encouraging development, (…) we must also encourage children to stand more often than sit,” advised Dr. Jones.

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