SELECTED PREDICTORS OF OVERWEIGHT AMONG NIGERIAN KIDS
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Flabby looks generally in human beings is as a result of out of shape which is a total product of overweight. Overweight is closely associated with laziness and clumsy look which no one desires. Kids who do not really know the implications are recently the most venerable. Kids who are flabby are prone to a lot of modern ailments. The tendency of the present day kids to live a sedentary life, with the idea of eating disorder and sweet drinking habits have caused the flabbiness of the kids in our society. This development leaves the entire society at risk. This paper discussed some of the predictors of overweight, its implication to fitness and control measures. It concluded by saying that kids who are out of shape are faced with multi-dimensional problems which should not be treated with levity. Based on the discussions reached, recommendations were made that (a) there should be awareness campaign focused on the importance of physical activities to the health of the kids. (b) parents should be educated on the type of foods and drinks their kids need. (c) Nutrition education should be a vital part of school curriculum at primary and post primary schools in Nigeria.
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Orunaboka, Ph. D, Nwachukwu, Ph. D
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