Couch Potato: A person who spends a lot of time sitting in front of the television
Cot Potato: A very young child who spends a lot of time watching television (cot = a baby's bed)
It has been proven that those who are couch potatoes have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese. Also, according to CBN.com, those who sit for more than 11 hours a day are 40% more likely to die in the next three years than those who are active.
According to the CDC (center for disease control), 10.4% of children age 2-5 are obese, as are nearly 20% of kids ages 6-19 and 33.9% of adults older than 20. America has a weight issue, and a huge part of this obesity problem is due to television and not being active.
I have witnessed first hand a child who was 3 years old and could hardly talk because his mother let the television "babysit" him. Also, it is proven that the children who watch violent television programs are more likely to become violent and abusive adults.
...as for my opinion...
People should try to eat healthier, even when watching television or playing video games. (ex. celery instead of popcorn)
I believe that both adults and children should entertain themselves in ways that are more active such as going on a bike ride, run, or walk, playing sports, or if disabled, exercising the mind through reading books.
If you have time to watch hours and hours of television, you have time to go outdoors, read a book, or go to work and make some money.
...you can even eat the book...
...or eat the "outdoors"..
Very interesting!
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