College teens shun exercise and healthy food, study finds

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Only one in five participants had a BMI classified as obese - but nine out of ten 16-18 year olds admit not exercising enough
Three in ten did no exercise per week
Eight out of ten not eating enough fruit and veg, with one in ten eating no fruit or veg at all, and half only eating 1-2 portions a day

Older teenagers may be setting a course for lifelong obesity through inactivity and poor diets, according to a new study.

Scientists at the University of Reading say the findings add to th...

Only one in five participants had a BMI classified as obese - but nine out of ten 16-18 year olds admit not exercising enough