Overview of Childhood Obesity Statistics
See this shocking childhood obesity statistics : obesity levels among children have tripled over the last 20 years. Seven percent of 15 years old children are now in clinical obese.
Expenditure statistics on children who come from the National Statistics Office survey results were published in June 2005. Survey used information from the Diaries kept by more than 4,000 children. They recorded all their expenses during the period of two weeks, and paid $5 for their efforts. Data collected during the period 2002 to 2004. Survey found that women tend to have more spending money than boys.
New official childhood obesity statistics show that spending 7-15 years old spend a greater proportion of their weekly money on food than on the other items. Sweets, snacks and take-aways account for more than a third of young people from spending money each week. This applies to both boys and girls.
On average, children between the ages of 7-15 years old spend $ 2.30 per week sweets, drinks and snacks. They spend the same amount again on other food products, including school meals. Typical of a budget of $ 13 per week, children spend almost $ 5 on food.
Faced with the growth rate of childhood obesity statistics, health experts emphasize the importance of a balanced, healthy diet. Aware of this, there are plans at the end of the year 2005 for the sale of poor-quality meals and snacks in schools. From September 2006, if included in the proposal to get action, the school will not be allowed to provide ‘fast food’ to the students.
Posted at May 10, 2009, Filed Under
