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The influence of the media on the psychosocial development of children is profound. Thus, it is important for physicians to discuss with parents their child’s exposure to media and to provide guidance on age-appropriate use of all media, including television, radio, music, video games and the Internet...
..Television has the potential to generate both positive and negative effects, and many studies have looked at the impact of television on society, particularly on children and adolescents ..
.. Because television takes time away from play and exercise activities,
children who watch a lot of television are less physically fit and more
likely to eat high fat and high energy snack foods .
Television viewing makes a substantial contribution to obesity because
prime time commercials promote unhealthy dietary practices....
- No child should be allowed to have a television, computer or video game equipment in his or her bedroom. A central location is strongly advised with common access and common passwords.
- Television watching should be limited to less than 1 h to 2 h per day. Families may want to consider more active and creative ways to spend time together.
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