"Will Video Games Make Your Kid Obese? Maybe Not" - Kayla McKiski
To the millions of parents who worry about the extra pounds their child might pile on while playing Xbox all day, rest easy. A new study published in Social Science and Medicine suggests that video game-loving kids aren't any heavier than those who aren't into the gaming scene. Results indicated that TV use is more reliably related to body mass in kids and adolescent. According to Jason Bruck, RN, and nurse anesthetist at Mount Sinai West parents should "make sure your children stay active." He added, “Prepare meals ahead of time, provide healthy snacks. A lot of small details can influence your child's health."
— Jason Bruck, RN, Nurse Anesthetist, Mount Sinai West
Additional coverage: U.S. News & World Report