9 out of 10 teens don’t get enough exercise

CBS News – Staff Writer

“Over 90 percent of U.S. high school students don’t get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy, and the pattern persists after they graduate, a new study finds. The researchers followed students at 44 high schools for four years, and found that only 9 percent met current exercise recommendations throughout that time. For the most part, those habits held steady after high school — though college students were more active than non-students. There was also some variation among college kids, the study found: Those who lived on campus exercised more than those who lived at home.” (more)