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February 13, 2012
Sweden to prescribe exercise to battle youth obesity
Published: 21 Jan 10 07:58 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/24502/20100121/
School nurses in Uppsala in eastern Sweden will soon begin prescribing children exercise in order to combat increasing obesity among teenage boys.
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The situation is most serious for boys in their second year of high school, 23 percent of whom are obese.
In order to counter the development, school nurses plan to start prescribing physical activity to young people during their yearly health consultations.
The prescribed exercise can range from participation in a sport to going for walks several times a week.
In order to make it easier for the teens to carry out their prescribed exercise, slots will be reserved for them at local gyms.
“We want to change their habits. To get sedentary students going, get them to starting moving around and living healthier,” school physician Arely Rivero Ziaz told the newspaper.
The project, which will last three years and be carried out at a few of the city’s primary and high schools, stems from a cooperative effort between Uppsala’s primary healthcare authorities, the local athletic association, and the child obesity section at the Uppsala University Hospital.
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@calebian22: What is wrong with video games? Is there a link between video games and obesity? They have found no link between violence and video games. There is actually a link between improved social skills and video games.
To be honest, I would rather see someone spend most of their free time playing some innocent games than going out binge drinking; if I may use the most extreme examples. Some people actually compete in tournaments and win money. I guess that is bad too? Earning money in something you are good at.
You're right
Gamers are also on average more healthy than their non-gamer counterparts. It really is just a bad sterotype that all gamers are fat, greasy pale guys.
I also agree with your last paragraph. I don't have children but if I did I'd much rather have them playing video games with some friends on the weekends rather than partying, binge drinking then screwing anyone willing.
I think this idea is wonderful and like others have said it needs to include some instruction on healthy eating as well.
Also, obesity in Sweden will never be as bad as it is in the US. Swede's are way more conscious about how they look and what they wear! (not saying that is a bad thing)