Teaching kids how to beat obesity

Straits Times, 7 March 2006

CAUTION to all those who love to eat too much: experts predict children in US will probably die younger than their parents if they continue to neglect watching their diet. I personally feel that people have not considered the consequences of eating too much. Especially when they eat excessive oily food that has a lot of fats, too salty or sweet stuff. We must learn to eat in moderation just like how we live and do everything in moderation. On the contrary of eating too much; eating too little also will lead to health problems like being anorexic and malnutrition. After all, our body is the temple of God, we must reverent our body. =p Parents must also remember to watch what their young teens eat apart from themselves. The fast-food industry is expanding fast with attractive hamburgers, fries, nuggets, chicken etc. Surveys show that such oily and preserved food actually deprive consumers with the necessary supplements one requires daily. In turn, it affects the growing child/teen's height, weight and even intelligence! So, the next time you or friend decides to eat something. make sure it is beneficial rather than permissible.