Association of physical activity and cardiorespiratory function or BMI and body composition in preterm-born individuals: a systematic review.

Juliane SpieglerRobert EvesMarina MendonçaDieter Wolke

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)

Only tentative conclusions can be drawn, especially regarding differences of the association of PA between preterm- and term-born populations. Further studies are needed to analyse the association of PA in preterm-born individuals with reduced cardiorespiratory function.

Keyphrases

gestational age
body composition
low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
physical activity
resistance training
body mass index
high intensity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality