Aidah Slagor
EAP1
October 4, 2009
Nutrition &Food Science
Reading Reaction Journal#5
'High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood'

Reference
Preidt, R. (2008, June, 17). High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood, The American Heart Association, news release, June 16, 2008, ABC NEWS. Retrieved on October 4, 2009 from:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=5180178&page=1


Summary
In this article the author indicates that high blood pressure in childhood follows into adulthood. There are two main factors which affect the degree of tracking: first, the childhood age when they had the high blood pressure. Second, the length of the follow-up and the shorter follow-up, the stronger the tracking. Moreover, both genders can have high blood pressure like adults. In addition, the studies show strong relationship between the childhood obesity and high blood pressure in the children, and a strong association between higher blood pressure in adolescents when they become adults and higher blood pressure in younger children. However, the early detection and intervention can overcome high blood pressure by changing the life style of the young people to help them to control their blood pressure to a desirable level. Also, the healthy food and exercise can help them to protect their body from many diseases in the preseur or in the future

Reaction
I believe there is a strong relationship between childhood obesity and many health risks, and this study is evidence for this. However, most adult diseases are related to childhood health problems, and always the experts recommend a healthy diet that consists of all nutrients in moderate amount and enough exercise to prepare your body for any disease that can face it. Moreover, if you build a strong defense in your and your children's bodies that can prevent any health risk you may incur in childhood or in the adulthood