Study finds video games can keep children slim

A recent study has concluded that playing active versions of video games may prevent children from becoming obese. To access this, researchers measured the heart rate and number of calories burned in 18 children aged 6 to 12 years and found that when compared with resting children burned 39 per cent more calories per minute playing the video passive game, 98 per cent more calories per minute playing the active bowling game and 451 per cent more calories per minute playing the action or running game.  This means that active games are a good way to get kids exercising.  Video games keep children slim: Study