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Videogames are an important factor in the lack of physical activity children currently get.
Every hour children play videogames or watch television increases the risk of obesity. Every hour a child is not exercising outside or having some physical activity can result in weight gain. Children currently choose videogames more than sports partially because parents think that videogames are easier and safer for them. “Electronic games should be limited to prevent childhood obesity.” http://www.health.am/
Videogames are not the primary cause of childhood obesity but they can collaborate with a poor nutrition and other factors to cause children to gain weight. Scientists recommend that parents limit the amount of time their children are allowed to spend playing videogames. Combining a small amount of videogames with exercise and a good nutrition will result in a normal and healthy child.
“A recent study of children in their early teens found that almost a third played video games daily, and that 7% played for at least 30 hours a week. The normal amount of videogames is 10 hours a week. Parents should have a schedule that control the time of playing videogames in a week.” http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1723
There is a new generation of videogames, like Nintendo Wii, that combine electronic arts with physical movements. Some make virtual sports which make exercise the player at the same time he or she is playing.
These new types of videogames are being well accepted by parents so that they are playing the videogame with the family. “Through our testing it is clear that the motion sensor-controlled console can make an impact on a child’s heart rate, energy expenditure and the amount of calories burned” http://www.wiinintendo.net
Videogames in general are called sedentary activities just like watching TV and other activities that do not involve movement. Sedimentary activities are the opposite of physical activity so they are the least effective activities a child can use to fight obesity. The new generations of videogames are better than the old ones but no videogame is a substitute the benefit that traditional exercise has.
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Now boys prefer stay playing with video games instead of playing some football in the park.
ReplyDeleteI think that is no bad playing video games but parents need to tell to their children that do some exercise that is good for their health.
Parents think is better that their children play with video games is easier and safer for them, but the reality is that are more dangerous causes addiction been in the TV and causes obesity etc.