Obesity Costs Soar, But Physical Burden Can Be Eased in Kids

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The American College of Sports Medicine has calculated the number of steps required for children and teens to meet their daily exercise recommendation, offering a new tool in the fight against obesity. A study published in the May edition of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise calculated the correlation between step counts and physical activity time counts, equating 12,000 steps to 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity.

The new tool offers a simple way to gauge and improve physical activity levels using only a pedometer, and creates an easy way for children to see their progress. "Daily physical activity goals are important not only to policy makers, but also to the well-being of the general public. This study proposes a new daily goal that is easy to measure with simple equipment," lead author Rachel Colley of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute said in an interview. "Step counts are something that children and teens can easily monitor themselves and use to work toward personal health goals."

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