Researchers in Britain produced a study showing that students who get more hours of physical activity at home just cut back exercise at home, meaning the effects are a washout. An excerpt from a UPI story on the study:
What do you think of this? Do you think this applies to American children? I imagine obesity rates differ between both countries, but I have no data to prove that. Curious to hear your thoughts.Scheduling more physical education time in school does not mean children will become more fit, say researchers in Britain. The researchers, who presented their findings at the European Congress on Obesity in Amsterdam, said students who got more exercise at school compensated by doing less at home, and those who got little gym at school made up for it by being more active at home.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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