Obesity
Studies from Ghent University in the area of obesity in children described
Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, November 7th, 2007
Current study results from the report, 'Physical activity and endurance in normal weight versus overweight boys and girls,' have been published. According to recent research from Ghent, Belgium, "AIM: Some studies found lower levels of physical activity and fitness in overweight children, compared to normal weight children, while others have failed to observe any difference. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to reinvestigate the differences in physical activity and running capacity between overweight and normal weight children."
"A random sample of 121 males and 101 females, 11 to 13 years old, was selected. Children were divided into overweight/fat and...
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