PE: HEALTHY BODY IMAGE:
WHAT IS ONE REASON WHY THE PERCENTAGED OF OVERWEIGHT TEENS HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS?
1. TEENAGERS SPEND A LOT MORE TIME OUTSIDE.
2. TELEVISION COMMERCIALS PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD.
3. THERE IS MORE JUNK FOOD AND FAST FOOD AVAILABLE.
4. PEOPLE TODAY HAVE LESS ACCESS TO FOOD.
3. There is more junk food and fast food available.
The increased availability and accessibility of junk food and fast food options over the past 50 years plays a significant role in the rising rates of overweight and obese teenagers. Fast food restaurants and processed snack foods are typically high in calories, unhealthy fats, and added sugars, making it easier for teenagers to consume excess calories and develop unhealthy eating habits.