A truly depressing statistic from the CDC: Roughly seven out of eight high schoolers are not sufficiently active. Here's the writeup on Web MD.
Though some teens are overweight, these statistics show that many teens stay thin despite their inactivity, either as a result of controlled eating or because their still-maturing bodies enjoy high metabolisms. Their apparently healthy weights can mask unhealthy habits that follow them into adulthood: Inactive high schoolers will likely become overweight adults.
Helping teens find physical activities they enjoy -- whether sports, dance, hiking, yoga, or a heart-pumping class at the gym -- should be a priority for schools and parents. But how do you motivate teens, who are famous for resisting well-meaning suggestions, to take responsibility for their lifelong health?
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