The U.S. News and World Report – Amy Norton
“When obese kids get moving, their cardiovascular health quickly improves even if they don’t lose weight, a new review finds. Australian researchers looked at six studies on the effects of exercise for obese children and teenagers. On average, the studies found no impact on kids’ weight in the short term — six to 12 weeks. There was, however, a clear benefit seen when it came to kids’ fitness levels and blood vessel function. That’s important because cardiovascular health in childhood often “tracks” into adulthood, said senior researcher Jeff Coombes, a professor in the School of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane.”(more)