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The Problem Of Obesity In Middle School Children

A recent research conducted by the University of Michigan Health System has revealed that middle school children who tend to consume school lunches have the problem of obesity. In addition, these kids are also prone to high levels of LDL cholesterol compared to kids who brought their lunch from home. In addition, the research claims that schools are still not able to provide health meal options to children and this is causing the problem of obesity in middle school children.

School authorities should take a note of this research as teaching children about eating healthy and doing regular exercise is vital part of school education. Middle school is the time when kids begin to get independent and the choices they make pertaining to food will also be evident during adulthood.

The research was enlightening as it showed that children who ate school lunches were also less likely to be physically active. These kids did not take part in school sports, or any other kind of moderate physical activity. Also, these kids were the ones who spent most of their free time watching television, playing video games or sitting in front of the computer when not at school.

If you look at the result of the research, in all probability school children who consumed school lunches would be from families where the parents do not have the time to prepare health nutritious food for them. This would be because the parents are working. Also, kids can trade food with their friends, or indulge in snacks from vending machines. All these contribute to obesity in middle school children.

The only solution to tackle the problem of obesity in middle school children is through parents being more insistent with the school system. They should insist that the school provides lunches that are healthy, with less fat and salt and more fiber. In addition, parents should also ensure that kids eat healthily at home. If this occurs, kids are less likely to eat unhealthy food outside. Occasional indulgence is fine, but regularly feeding children fat-rich and processed food is unhealthy and harmful to health.

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1. Web MD: School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity
http://children.webmd.com/news/20100315/school-lunches-linked-to-kids-obesity
http://children.webmd.com/news/20100315/school-lunches-linked-to-kids-obesity?page=2

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