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>> When Nick Pasqua gets home from school, he eats, checks in with the folks --

>> Almost an hour of Italian.

>> Okay, just make sure you get it done.

>> And heads upstairs to his multimedia center, something previous generations called a bedroom.

>> What do you got going in here?

>> Xbox, a GameCube, TV, videos.

>> The choices are endless.

>> Video camera, I have Gameboys. This, which is like an iPod but it plays videos, it holds pictures.

>> How old are you?

>> 13.

>> For hours, Nick does his homework.

>> Yo, what's up?

>> Chats on the phone, watches TV and plays video games.

>> You guys, go to one.

>> All while Instant Messaging or IM'ing - his friend Andrew Kaufman. Andrew is IM'ing Nick back, talking on the phone, doing his homework with a side of Dave Matthews blaring from his speakers.

>> I'm a natural multitasker.

>> Call them Generation M, for media. A recent study found that kids between 8 and 18 spend more than 44 hours a week plugged into computers, cell phones, music and TV, often simultaneously. Kids' brains are on overdrive, compressing 60 hours of information into only 44.

>> How many conversations can you have at one time?

>> I've had 20.

>> Someone just said I love you.

>> That was my sister.

>> Two-thirds of kids have TVs in their bedrooms. Check out the Boydman household.

>> How many TVs do you have?

>> 8.

>> 8 TVs.

>> Yeah, that's bad?

>> I don't want you talking to anybody.

>> 11-year-old Alexie IMs while doing homework, as does her 17-year-old sister, Stephanie. And when Stephanie's not on the computer, she's watching TV while doing math homework.

>> People think I'm crazy, but it helps me concentrate better if the TV's on while I'm doing my homework.

>> Professor Steven Mintz, the author of "A History of American Childhood," says Generation M is simply adapting to this multimedia world.

>> They can cope with distraction in a way their parents cannot.

>> But can they focus in the way their parents can?

>> The days when kids sat in corners and read a book are over, and that's a real loss.

>> On the plus side, grades don't seem to be suffering.

>> So anyone who would argue that all this multitasking is bad for kids --

>> Yeah, they should talk to me.

>> Or better yet, text him.

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-Today's children are growing up surrounded by an array of advanced electronic and media devices. These items provide children with opportunities for socialization, entertainment, and learning and are considered commonplace and essential. However, experts are concerned that excessive use of these devices is having negative effects on children's health. In this chapter, you will learn about the nutrients children require for optimum growth and development, healthy eating behaviors, and health conditions related to poor dietary patterns. As you watch the video, think about the impact that technology is having on children's eating and physical activity habits.

-What negative health outcomes are often attributed to children's extensive use of technology?

-What types of foods are children most likely to consume while watching television or a playing a video game?

Answer 1

Answer.)A child who excessively uses electronics may become isolated and fail to develop normal communication skills such as conversational skills, listening, and making eye contact. A child may also be less able to identify social cues and be less attentive.

A major loss is unable to concentrate and give long hour sitting for reading purpose.

Answer.) While watching television or playing vedio games children likes to eat junk foods and packed foods and beverages such chips and unhealthy drinks which contains lots of bad fat and leads to obesity and a very high BMI.