Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours in youth: Findings from a novel intervention for children at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Marina YbarraPrince Kevin DanielesTracie A BarnettMarie-Ève MathieuAndraea Van HulstOlivier DrouinLisa KakinamiJean-Luc BigrasMelanie Henderson

Published in: Paediatrics & child health (2021)

Our findings showed improved zBMI, cardiometabolic outcomes, physical fitness, and capacity among children at risk of CVD, suggesting that CIRCUIT is a promising intervention.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
young adults
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
mental health
adipose tissue
coronary artery disease
skeletal muscle
cardiovascular risk factors
glycemic control