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| According to the Health Survey for England in 2007, about 60% of adults and about of 28% of children(aged 2-10) in England were overweight or obese. |
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People with higher levels of physical activity generally report lower body weight, body mass index and skin-fold measures. |
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Regular physical activity is important for weight control. Among those who are active, the risk of becoming obese is reduced by 50% compared to people with sedentary lifestyles. |
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| See Grundy SM et al. Physical Activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities: evidence report of independent panel to assess the role of physical activity in the treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1999, 31:1493-1500. See also, At least five a week. Evidence on the impact of physical activity and its relationship to health. A report from the Chief Medical Officer. DH, 2004. |
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| Reference: |
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The NHS Information Centre, Health Survey for England 2007: Latest Trends:
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles-related-surveys/health-survey-for-england |
