America is one of the most obese countries in the world and things are only getting worse. Watching TV is one of today's most passive ways of entertainment and is even worse then most as eating unhealthy food while watching TV has become the norm.

This is not only a problem with adults but with America's youth as well. The percentage of obesity in American children in 1963 was 4.5 percent while by 1993 it had jumped to 14 percent [1]. There are many other things that can be done instead of TV.

Habitat for Humanity believes that we are the perfect way to add activity to your lifestyle. Not only will we get you working with your hands but also we will provide you with the opportunity to provide a service to your community. While TV will stay passive and add nothing to society Habitat will continue to be a way to get exercise and provide new ways to add to the society you live in.

[1] TV Turn off [http://www.tvturnoff.org/factsheets.htm]