There has been an increasing trend that kids are getting bigger and bigger in size. School uniforms manufacturer are now making XXXL school uniforms for Primary students! Australian manufacturers claims that the common size of school uniforms for primary kids are AT LEAST two size larger than their age. Meanwhile, manufacturers also assert that they have to provide smaller size than normal for Asians yet the overall trend is larger sizes.
The demand has stunted salesmen and even some professionals as they really can't imagine for the extraordinary size demanded by some school kids. A sales manager, Christine Woods even claimed that she have to double confirm with the school authority for the size as it is unbelievable. However, it turns out to be a truth.
It shows that there is a higher probability of obesity problems or unhealthy eating habits that created this situation. They also worries for the health consequences of these future assets of a country.
This news pointed out a stunning fact of the unhealthy trend in diets from the increasing demand for bigger sizes among school kids. It has come to an alarming rate which prompt actions need to be taken. This is because obesity especially increasing in waistlines is a very unhealthy trend. Many chronic diseases such as strokes, heart attacks or high blood pressure are caused by obesity. These assets of a country should be trained to be fit and healthy for the welfare of the whole world. Parents should bear their responsibility in shaping healthy eating habits for their children as it is inculcated from a young age
ReplyDeleteI find this news very interesting. I agree the increasing size of the children is due to their bad eating habit. Parents should bear responsibilities. However, apparently, even the adults are not aware the detrimental consequences of obesity. This is so sad.
ReplyDeletehaha..ya,nowadays fast food has become the first choice for majority of the people, which is a very unhealthy sign. Everyone should think twice before you enter a fast food restaurant!!Health or Fast....haha
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