Is Television Causing Child Obesity?
Can we actually say that television is responsible for child obesity? Can we actually verify that it is causing children to become overweight and obese? While this assertion would be difficult to substantiate, the responsibility that television does contribute to childhood obesity should be examined. Technology has changed our world a great deal over the past 20 years or so. Kids used to have to play outside all day in the sun, running, climbing and being active. Today, virtual play through technology is replacing kids’ physical real play. The television has taken over as the most important past time for youth and has revolutionized our lifestyles as our eyes are glued to it more and more. As we have allowed the television to overpower us, our youth have been introduced to and have adopted a sedentary television viewing lifestyle. Health problems have developed and worsened as a result, leading to the question if television has caused or contributed to child obesity. Obesity is conside
