Regular exercise beneficial in young obese children

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Regular exercise beneficial in young obese children

Significant improvements in blood pressure, total body fat, and markers of atherosclerosis were seen following a program of regular physical exercise in a small study of young obese children, aged six to 11.

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Tags: Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Obesity, Fat, Children's Health, Exercise and Fitness

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