By Jamie L.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prolonged hours in front of television and computer screens have led to more youths in the country becoming obese, says a Health Ministry official.
Public health department nutrition division director Rokiah Don said Tuesday that youths were spending most of their time in front of a screen, either to watch television, play video games or use the computer, causing them to lead an unhealthy lifestyle.
"It is as though we are in the age of screens. People are spending more time in front of a screen."
"This contributes to obesity among youths because the output of energy does not balance out with their energy input, or food they eat, " she told reporters.
Rokiah said this after launching the Malaysian Association for the study of Obesity (Maso) 2011 Conference at a hotel here on Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prolonged hours in front of television and computer screens have led to more youths in the country becoming obese, says a Health Ministry official.
Public health department nutrition division director Rokiah Don said Tuesday that youths were spending most of their time in front of a screen, either to watch television, play video games or use the computer, causing them to lead an unhealthy lifestyle.
"It is as though we are in the age of screens. People are spending more time in front of a screen."
"This contributes to obesity among youths because the output of energy does not balance out with their energy input, or food they eat, " she told reporters.
Rokiah said this after launching the Malaysian Association for the study of Obesity (Maso) 2011 Conference at a hotel here on Tuesday.
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