Pediatrics

Getting in the Game Boosts Health of Overweight Children, Stanford/Packard Study Shows

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 17th, 2008

After-school sports can be a fun and rewarding way for a child to work off steam following a day behind a desk. But children who stand to benefit the most from the increased exercise -- those who are struggling with their weight -- often avoid organized teams.

Now researchers and physicians at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that creating teams composed exclusively of overweight children can slow their weight gain. The teams can also foster a newfound love of sports and physical activity that may launch them into a life of regular exercise.

"Obesity is a challenging problem in this...

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