The research is part of Britain's National Child Development Study, an ongoing research project that started in 1958.
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Clumsiness could lead to weight problems
A study shows that children with poor coordination are more likely to be obese or have type 2 diabetes when they grow up. One theory is that exercise during childhood helps develop motor skills, so children who aren't getting regular exercise suffer on both fronts.
