Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More

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The researchers plan to continue following the participant families for the next decade, or until the children turn 18, to measure how environment affects their weight.

According to an American Heart Association statement issued in June, "walkable" neighborhoods -- featuring sidewalks and places for physical activity -- can make it easier for people to get daily exercise and can help fight the climbing obesity rates.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more about childhood obesity.

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-- Kevin McKeever