Study reveals chewing gum while walking burns more calories

Monday, May 28, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO -- If you can walk and chew gum at the same time, a new study reveals you could be burning more calories.
[Ads /]


World Health Day 2018: Five reasons to be physically active
5 reasons to be physically active

Researchers studied 46 overweight men and women in Japan between the ages of 21 and 69.
[Ads /]
The subjects walked 15 minutes while chewing gum. Men aged 40 and older burned about two additional calories for every minute walked and women did not have a significant response.

Click here for more videos and stories about exercising.
Copyright © 2026 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.