Introduction In 2008, a conceptual model explaining the role of motor competence (MC) in
children's physical activity (PA), weight status, perceived MC and health-related fitness was …

Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem. Childhood obesity and overweight are
associated with the appearance of coordination deficit disorder and can cause impaired …

Abstract Background and Objective One in five preschool children are overweight/obese,
and increased weight status over time increases the risks of poorer future health. Motor skill …

Background: Childhood obesity is an important and serious public health problem
worldwide. Objective: This article aims to familiarize physicians with the evaluation …

Background Evidence supports an inverse relationship between weight status and motor
competence, but most work utilizes body mass index as the proxy for weight status. Body …

La gestación, los primeros años de vida y el estado nutricional juegan un papel importante
en el desarrollo físico, psicosocial, emocional y cognitivo en la infancia y adolescencia …

In urban low-income neighborhoods, child wellbeing is highly dependent on the school
ecosystem. The schoolyard, specifically, provides opportunities for physical and social …

Objective This study examines the differences in bone mineral density between normal‐
weight children and children with overweight or obesity. Methods A systematic review and …

Although numerous evidences reported a negative correlation between motor coordination
(MC) and overweight/obesity in children and adolescents, the interrelationship between age …

Background: From a young age, children learn different motor skills known as fundamental
motor skills. The acquisition of these skills is crucial for the future development of context …