Physical Inactivity Does Not Cause Weight Gain in Children

Lack of physical activity is not the cause of weight gain in children, according to a study in Archives of Diseases in Childhood. Researchers measured physical activity and body fat percentage in 202 children annually from age 7 to age 10. The amount of physical activity did not result in changes in body fat. Although physical activity is important, the researchers concluded that focusing on food intake may have a larger impact on weight loss.