JOE's NOTE: -
Hello everyone. What is everyone up to this summer? We'd love to hear your plans with your youth for this summer, camps, hikes, travel, theme parks, whatever! Drop us a line so we can post your fun and exciting summer plans. We'll put them all together in a "Summer Fun" page. Just let us know what church you are from and what your youth group's name is if it has one. This weekend the INFUSION ministry of YNT will be feeding the hungry under the bridge as well as ministering, praying, and worshipping with them. Let us know what activities you have planned! Staying N-Touch...
Joe Garay, YNT Director
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Steve Carell's movie, “Get Smart” has both an updated feel to an idea formed during the Cold War era, and a fun bit of nostalgia in an expectedly funny film. Get Smart will likely be the surprise comedic hit of the summer. Read the Christian review brought to you by Crosswalk.com at our Movie Review page.
Youth Stats & Info
Teen Obesity
Obesity can be defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat, which results in individuals being at least 20 percent heavier than their ideal body weight. "Overweight" is defined as any weight in excess of the ideal range. Obesity is a common eating disorder associated with adolescence. This summer, don't get stuck in your house eating at the couch. We encourage you to get outside to walk, run, or play and also eat right.
Among children and teens ages 6-19, 15 percent (almost 9 million) are overweight
Another 15 percent of children and teens ages 6 to 19 are considered at risk of becoming overweight.
Overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adolescents and adults.
Overweight people of all ages are at risk for a number of health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and some forms of cancer.
overweight children are more likely to be involved in bullying than normal-weight children are, both as victims and as perpetrators of teasing, name-calling and physical bullying.
If you think you are overweight, talk to a trusted adult about what you can do to improve your health.
