Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.The answers to the following questions were found from the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/
What is the prevalence of overweight amoung U.S. children?
Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years are overweight.Back to Top
How can physical activity help prevent overweight and obesity?
Physical activity, along with a healthy diet, plays an important role in the prevention of overweight and obesity (USDHHS, 2001). In order to maintain a stable weight, a person needs to expend the same amount of calories as he or she consumes. Although the body burns calories for everyday functions such as breathing, digestion, and routine daily activities, many people consume more calories than they need for these functions each day. A good way to burn off extra calories and prevent weight gain is to engage in regular physical activity beyond routine activities.Back to Top
Answers to questions are from this website if you want to read more about obesity: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/Back to Top