One would think that sitting for a long time every day would lead to obesity in kids. Sometimes it takes research to bust myths wide open. The linked article below highlights a study that shows that it is consistent exercise not how long one is on the couch that makes the difference in Kids' weight. That means as a country we should spend less time worrying about how long kids are sitting by the computer, TV etc. and more time about whether Kids are getting enough daily exercise. Changing how we think about things is why research is great, now the Parents and the society need to act on the results. For starters, cuts in exercise classes and athletics in schools is a very bad idea when you think of the long term consequnces to society.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/15/us-exercise-fat-kids-idUSBRE90E0UM20130115
