The excessive violence on TV may also contribute to that hyperactive state. The bottom line is that many different psychological and physical causes may contribute to children's high activity levels. Modification of food intakes is not likely to produce positive results. Care and attention to children's emotional needs may be much more effective. TV watching and Nutrition 11 Obesity in children correlates well with TV watching.
Obesity correlates with other factors as well, such as poor dietary habits, genetics, and ethnicity.
Reduced basal metabolism- TV watching seems to reduce basal metabolism to levels below the resting level, conserving energy, and promoting fat storage. Snacking is a hazard associated with TV watching. Also, often TV advertises 'kids foods' high in sugar and bad for dental hygiene. Schools that serve government supported meals have recently been given more flexibility in this task by allowing the schools to provide an average of appropriate nutrients over a weeks time. The lunches are still nutritious overall, however, this allows the opportunity to include more of the popular dishes.