As nearly every Chinese middle schooler knows, keeping up with technology is fun! Kids spend HOURS glued to their computers or electronic technology, and every child has not only plenty of 'seat time' in school, but also plenty of 'seat time' after homework (playing online games or chatting).
I think our work with middle schoolers could be termed "i-POD 2" ~ intervention for Prevention of the Onset of Diabetes Type 2.
Some current research suggests that hours spent on the computer (instead of exercising) is yet another risk factor for obesity.
I think our work with middle schoolers could be termed "i-POD 2" ~ intervention for Prevention of the Onset of Diabetes Type 2.
Some current research suggests that hours spent on the computer (instead of exercising) is yet another risk factor for obesity.
Obviously, yet another risk factor in the obesity epidemic is over-consumption of sugary beverages, notably coke. The coca cola beverage is everywhere in China. Slick marketing and that sweet taste ~ a cold, carbonated drink (with a caffeine kick) ~ on HOT, sticky days add up to big sales for this corporate giant. Out of curiosity, I saved the label from a bottle of Chinese coke to compare with the same size of coke sold in the US. Unless I am misreading the label (always a possibility), it seems there are twice as many calories in the bottle of coke sold in China. Hmmmm. About that 'secret formula'.....
2011 data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that middle schoolers are drinking, on average, approximately 350ml./day of sugary beverages ~ compared with 200ml./day back in 1998.
Laurelyn (in Guangzhou) poses with [perhaps] a healthier alternative: a honey and aloe beverage!
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