Those of you who are struggling with weight loss options, Microsoft Kinect has joined Xbox 360 and the Boys and Girls Club of America to fight obeseity in the US.
Obeseity has not always been a concern in the US. Between 1960 and 1980, only 15% of the whole population of the Us. were obese.
Facts suggest that about 25% children in the US. are obese or overweight and about 2/3rds of the adults in The US are obese or overweight.
A person is considered to be obese if the over weight is at a state where it WILL cause health problems.
Nearly 70% of diabetes risk in the US. can be attributed to excessive weight! Excessive weight can cause high blood pressure AND STROKE. Children that are over weight or obese, will most likely grow up to be over weight or obese.
THAT IS BAD!
The United States government has declared obesity as an epidemic!
It is not just the children you are over weight or obese, it is their parents, teachers, coaches, many people they look up to. It is our job to set a good example. How can you tell your child they need to eat right or that they need to exercise more if you are not doing it.
According to the National Child Health and Development, obese and over weight children are more likely to be bullied then thinner children. Contributing to depression, anxiety, loneliness and low self – esteem
Joining a gym or the YMCA can be very expensive, especially for the whole family.
Kinect for Xbox 360 is a fun and affordable way to get the whole family up and exercising in the privacy of your home.
I hope these statistics are enough to get you and your family on your way to a healthier lifestyle.
Written by tinavin
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