The Impact Of Technology On Childhood Obesity

In a world that is advancing in technology rapidly, it can be hard to not get wrapped up in it. However we find ourselves more dependent on it. Technology is no longer a convenience to our everyday lives; it has become a necessity. Toddlers now read less, young adults and teenagers are found to have a shorter attention span, and adults have less face-to-face interactions because of technological advances.
Technology has impacted toddlers in several ways: such as an increase in childhood obesity, less reading, and a decrease in social interaction with other kids. Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States, and technology has played an important part in the increasing trend. Children are advised to get one hour of active play a day; instead they play on their tablets and video games consuls, causing them to stay stationary for long periods of time. In addition, there has been a decrease in social interaction between kids while at lunch and on the playground. “Teachers talk of pupils who wander around at breaks or lunch glued to their tablets
When on your phone or tablet for extended periods of time you tend to switch between social media and games, which is constantly causing you to have to multi task and not focus on one thing at a time. Repeatedly doing this you’re rewarding your brain for not staying on task, it becomes a habit and can cause you to have a shorter attention span. Technology can also have an impact on how much gets done. When social media and texting are constantly consuming your phone, while trying to study or do homework it tends to become a distraction, as a result it can affects how much homework you actually complete. Common sense media states, “ At least twenty-two percent of teens check social media more than ten times a day.” Therefore you should try to be aware of how long you’re on your phone and the possible consequence it may