The epidemic of obesity is gaining more attention due to the escalation of the problem. In addition to the physical problems associated with obesity, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, there are emotional problems associated with obesity. Children are particularly frequently exposed to these problems. Therefore, it is of importance to note that recent research has shown that children who exercise have better distribution of body fat, which can have a significant impact on their physical and emotional well-being.
The researchers started with a nine-month study of the effects of the intervention programs related to physical activity on cardiorespiratory health and obesity of children before puberty, the report to the journal Pediatrics. In this study, children before puberty between 8 and 9 years old were randomly showing less or for the nine-month intervention program of physical activity or as a control group….
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Analysis of the results leads to the conclusion that physical activity intervention improved their cardiorespiratory fitness, body fat percentage down and prevent the buildup of fatty deposits. There are some conclusions by observing children with different levels of obesity. These conclusions are in favor of recommendations for daily physical activity aimed at preventing the formation of excess fat in childhood.
The researchers found that children who exercise have better distribution of body fat, no matter what their weight is, reports the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences of the University of Illinois. Naiman Khan, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Illinois department of nutrition, said that the FITKids study showed the extent to which physical activity can lead to improvements in body composition. This is important because it is essential for the health of the people where they are fat.
Three advantages for children who exercise
Kan said that at the end of the nine-month program was a noticeable contrast between those who exercised and those who did not. Respondents showed improved health in many aspects, including:
- improved cardiovascular fitness
- less total body fat
- less fat around the abdomen, which is risk factor for diabetes and heart disease
In the control group, which has maintained its standard routine after school, are observed the opposite results.
FITKids program was developed by Charles Hillman, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Illinois, who studies the effects of exercise on brain and cognition. Its primary objective was to assess cognitive function in children who are physically active compared to those in the control group. Results related to body composition were actually not the primary objective of this study. This study is particularly interesting because it is not concerned with weight loss. The researchers were able to observe how exercise or lack of exercise affect body composition in children of normal weight and obese children
Weight of children of normal weight who do not exercise, do not remain stable
Although the children in the control group did not show any changes in cardio respiratory fitness, it is observed that there is an increase in the percentage of body fat and abdominal adipose tissue in them. It is therefore concluded that the weight of children of normal weight who do not exercise does not remain stable. The children of normal weight who do not exercise gain more weight with greater age. If these children become obese, excess fat is usually stored in their stomachs.
Clearly, it is important for children of any weight to practice. A positive attitude about daily exercises should be encouraged in all children in schools. Given the growing tendency for children to spend more and more time on electronic devices and less time exercising should invest more resources in advertisements for public health that encourage children to enjoy their daily practice. Parents should also try to play a role in encouraging an active lifestyle for their children. Children who exercise are likely to be healthier in many dimensions, including cardiovascular fitness, cognitive, and emotional well-being, as well as fat distribution.