“Television Watching and ‘Sit Time.’” Obesity Prevention Source, 13 Apr. 2016, www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/television-and-sedentary-behavior-and-obesity/.

Harvard discovered the link between television and obesity over 25 years ago. Their studies show that limiting television time contributes to better weigh control for children and teens. They recommend that television/screen time is limited to two hours a day. Children that have televisions in their room are likely to gain more weight then children that do not. Children are more likely to do an activity if they don't have access to a screen. This directly impacts their weight. Adults that sit and watch television also have a higher obesity percentage than those that limit their screen time. Food marketing on television is also linked to obesity.