Why a Clumsy Child Is More Likely to Become Obese As an Adult




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CLUMSY children are more likely to be obese in later life because they exercise less, research says.

A study that started 50 years ago found youngsters with poor hand control and co-ordination are far more prone to piling on the pounds during adulthood.

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Why a Clumsy Child Is More Likely to Become Obese As an Adult

This puts them at higher risk of heart attack, stroke an...

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