Quebec high-school students are unhealthy, study says

A recent study paints a gloomy picture on the health of Quebec high-school students.

The study released by the Gazette on Monday shows Quebec teenagers don’t get enough exercise, eat poorly and one in seven face serious health risks from being overweight.

The first time survey of 63 000 students shows that as many as sixty percent drink alcohol and 24 percent take illegal drugs. Another disturbing discovery uncovered that nearly half of the students are unhappy with their body-image and that one in five is overweight or obese.

The study suggests that the current trend will keep rising with one in three teens in the province consume sugary drinks, candies and salted snacks daily.

With these discoveries, Weight Coalition a Quebec advocate for healthy eating and lifestyles is urging the province to act to decrease obesity among Quebec youths.

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