Playing active computer games 'keeps children fit' and could turn the tide of obesity

'In the fight to keep our children fit they have long been considered a virtual enemy.
But now computer games are said to be proving an unlikely ally in the battle of the bulge.
Encouraging youngsters to play the latest 'active' computer games could help them keep trim, doctors believe.
Research shows that the physical effort of playing Nintendo Wii and similar virtual sports console uses up more than four times as many calories as sit-down versions.
The latest generation of the games can be played in front of a television or computer monitor by waving a wireless, motion-sensitive box through the air to control the movement of bats, racquets and clubs.
Wii fans can also dance, run or play sport - ranging from cheerleading to kick-boxing - on computerised mats which set complicated routines to be followed. '

What a load of bollocks, whatever happened to kids playing non computer based games , playing outside with their mates kicking a football around.
Ah yes !, if they do they will be fined, arrested and accused of causing a disturbance . That combined with the fact that councils have sold off playing fields for development, banned playing football in the street is driving kids inside their homes and causing separation from friends etc.