Recent Study Shows Obese Teenagers Are 35% More Likely To Die from Cancer

A recent joint study by US and UK scientists concluded that overweight teenagers are 35% more likely to die from cancer in later life than their lighter peers.

Irving, TX (prHWY.com) September 14, 2011 - A recent joint study by US and UK scientists concluded that overweight teenagers are 35% more likely to die from cancer in later life than their lighter peers. A quote from Laura King at http://FitnessBootcampGuide.com brings the point home - "If you were told you had a 35% chance of winning the lottery would you go out and buy a ticket?"

It's a shocking statistic and maybe hard to swallow, but the study was conducted by a team of scientists from two of the most prestigious universities in the world, not by a weight loss industry spokesman or pharmaceutical company selling fat loss pills. A link between a high body mass index and cancer had previously been proven but this study suggests that problems start much earlier than previously thought.

This isn't the first study or warning about childhood obesity, so is it finally enough to make people sit up and take notice?

Laura King say things are changing. She confirms that not only is the http://fitnessbootcampguide.com web site getting more inquiries from adults but she is seeing more parents asking about fitness bootcamp for teenagers which means that they are concerned about their children's weight. Are these bootcamps the answer? Well, according to Laura they are an important part of the solution - "Boot camps for kids help them realize they are not the only ones overweight and that it is possible to change their life. Also when they see their peers eating a healthy diet and not starving they tend to be more interested. If Mom or Dad is going on about food, teens just assume they are nagging."

But Laura doesn't advocate packing your kids off to bootcamp and thinking your job is done. As a parent you need to set an example. Laura is very firm in her view on this - "Children learn by example so if your idea of getting fit is reaching for the remote control then forget it. You cannot sit there eating chips telling your kids to go eat their vegetables. You have to show them how it is done. If you are overweight, you need to get your weight under control now."

Simple changes like cooking from scratch can reduce your calorie consumption, as can eating five small meals a day rather than the traditional three. We all know we need more exercise and slimmer waistlines but perhaps this study is enough to shock us into doing something. Laura King certainly hopes so!

You can find more information on how to improve your own health and the health of your kids at http://fitnessbootcampguide.com

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