Background The purpose was to: 1) perform a systematic review of studies examining the
relation between physical activity, fitness, and health in school-aged children and youth, and …

Background A number of recent systematic reviews have resulted in changes in
international recommendations for children's participation in physical activity (PA) for health …

The incidence of chronic disease is escalating much more rapidly in developing countries
than in industrialized countries. A potential emerging public health issue may be the …

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of cardiovascular risk
factors, which is rising in the low and middle income countries (LMICs). There are various …

We examined evidence for friendship influences on children's physical activity (PA) through
systematic searches of online databases in May 2012. We identified 106 studies (25 …

Background Food and nutrition literacy is an emerging term which is increasingly used in
policy and research. Though research in this area is growing, progression is limited by the …

The metabolic syndrome is defined as the coexistence of multiple cardiovascular and
diabetes risk factors, the prevalence of which has increased dramatically in adult …

This article is a comprehensive review on developmental origins of health and disease
regarding various factors related to the origins of cardiovascular diseases from early life. It …

BACKGROUND: Reaching a better understanding of the modifiable factors associated with
inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers in children would be relevant to the design of further …

Air pollution is a global health issue with serious public health implications, particularly for
children. Usually respiratory effects of air pollutants are considered, but this review …