Obesity on the rise in teens despite increased time spent on physical activities

Obesity on the rise in teens despite increased time spent on physical activities

Respondents were found to be very physically active with an average of 81 minutes per day spent being physically active.

Almost a quarter of teens are classified as being overweight or obese, according to a new survey.

Secondary school children are consuming less sugar and sugar-sweetened drinks while increasing their intake of fruit and water.

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