Physical Activity, but Not Body Mass Index Is Associated With Blood Pressure in Young Children.
Katrina D DuBoseKathryn BeamanChristine HabeebDeirdre DlugonskiPublished in: Pediatric exercise science (2024)
Participation in PA, but not obesity, was related to lower BP levels in young children. The impact PA has on BP is the same regardless of obesity status. Thus, young children should be encouraged to be active in different intensities to benefit the cardiovascular system.