The car is just one of countless factors, such as the constant presence of soft drinks, fast food, and convenience foods rather than fresh fruits, juices, and vegetables (Keith Ferrell). Teens use smart phones all day long and have no physical activity. Genetic patterns and family behaviors are also causes of teen obesity. Early teens are too young to realize their obesity. Their ability to control their body themselves is insufficient. Whilst the probability of obese parents having obese children is around 30%, it is also true that obese parents often have poor eating habits and condone poor family nutrition, resulting in overweight kids (Kinjal Shah). If family behavior is inactive, teens are also inactive and become obese. We should endeavor to reduce teen obesity in families. The effect of obesity in teens is that these may not develop sufficient bone mass relative to their body weight, according to a new study from Brazil (Obesity). Consequently, obesity effects teen growth. .
All teens are at risk of various lifestyle diseases. However, this one can be prevented. Additionally, obese teens can develop high blood pressure and diabetes. In order to reduce teen obesity, we need some countermeasures. First of all, we can educate to teens in school and require physical education (PE) programs. Should children be forced to do PE? This study presents some of the first evidence showing that physical education at primary schools helps to reduce obesity. In doing so, it provides support for the recommendations by the US Surgeon General and others that PE time should be increased in order to reduce the risk of childhood obesity (Cawley, Frisvold, Meyerhoefer).
According to John Cawley, physical education at schools helps to reduce obesity. Currently, twenty-four states and 67% of school districts have no P.E. policies (Bonnie Rochman). We should attempt to require P.E classes in every states' schools.
