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Developmental Trajectories of Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Aerobic Fitness in Youth: Implications for Physical Activity Guideline Recommendations (CHAMPS Study-DK).

Jeffrey J HebertMartin SénéchalTimothy FairchildNiels Christian MøllerHeidi KlakkNiels Wedderkopp
Published in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2021)
We identified distinct developmental trajectories of BMI, waist circumference, and aerobic fitness in children. Nearly one in 10 children who met PA guideline recommendations followed an unfavourable health trajectory. Health-related PA recommendations may be insufficient for some children.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • weight gain
  • clinical practice
  • mental health
  • body composition
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • risk assessment
  • sleep quality
  • health information
  • human health