Prevention of health disorders related to overweight and obesity

As leisure time and eating habits change, the number of youth having overweight and obese problems is increasing in the world as well as in Lithuania. This is associated with insufficient physical activity, irrational diet and other aspects of modern culture. Eighth grade students of Kaisiadorys V. Girzadas progymnasium participated in the practical activity “Numbers and Health”. Students calculated and identified their BMI, measured the circumference of the wrist and assessed the bone structure which affects body weight. Overweight and obesity influence cardiovascular diseases. By measuring blood pressure and pulse, they learned their norms, how important this health indicator is, and heard tips on how to take the measurements correctly.