Can exercise rewire teen appetite? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05443347

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at how regular exercise changes appetite and metabolism in sedentary overweight teenagers. Researchers assigned 31 teens to either a three-month exercise program or a control group. They measured hunger levels and metabolic function to see if exercise, not weight loss, improves appetite control.

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Locations

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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