May the force be with youth: foundational strength for lifelong development

AD Faigenbaum, NA Ratamess, J Kang… - Current Sports …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Today's youth are weaker than previous generations, and measurable reductions in physical
fitness are beginning to emerge. Without targeted initiatives that recognize the foundational …

The strength of balance: Strength and dynamic balance in children with and without hypermobility

OA Ituen, J Duysens, G Ferguson… - PLoS One, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Generalized Joint hypermobility (GJH) is predominantly non-symptomatic. In
fact, individuals with joint flexibility usually perform better than their non-hypermobile …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the Effects of Dietary Supplementation and High-Intensity Motor Learning on Nutritional Status, Body Composition, and Muscle Strength in …

MS Teshome, E Verbecque, S Mingels, M Granitzer… - Nutrients, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: In Ethiopia, moderate thinness (MT) is a persistent issue among children. Yet,
evidence on the effects of dietary supplementation and motor skills training in these children …

Body Mass Index and Physical Fitness among Chinese Adolescents Aged 15–18: A Cross-Sectional Study of Gender Differences

G Liu, R Hao, X Li, Y Gao, W Li, M Zhang - Children, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between varying levels of
obesity and physical fitness test scores among Chinese adolescents, while also …

Is it possible to identify physical-motor profiles of preschool children on their association with selected biosocial factors?

P Gil-Madrona, L Losada-Puente, P Mendiri… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Biosocial factors play a crucial role in the physical-motor development (PMD) of children
during the preschool age. The present study aims to identify physical-motor profiles …

Prevalence and demographic distribution of hypermobility in a Random Group of School-Aged children in Nigeria

OA Ituen, EM Anieto, G Ferguson, J Duysens… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypermobility in
randomly selected healthy children, without previous trauma or disease process affecting …

Configurational paths to promoting children's agility and balance quality: based on fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis

Y Zheng, P Wen, J Wu, S Chen - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Early childhood is a sensitive period for the development of agility and balance
quality. Currently, children's agility and balance quality are gradually declining, and the …

Social Perceptions About Stunting in Rural Communities in Central Java, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

R Trisilawati, B Widjarnarko… - Journal of Population …, 2025 - so03.tci-thaijo.org
Stunting continues to be a global health challenge. Despite numerous interventions,
community engagement in addressing stunting often remains inadequate. This qualitative …

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Underweight pada Anak Usia 6-23 Bulan di Pagedangan Kabupaten Tangerang

AR Werdani, J Syah - Nutrition Science and Health Research, 2023 - ojs.unsulbar.ac.id
Underweight is a crucial indicator of malnutrition in children and has long-term effects such
as physical health problems, behavioral problems, and low educational achievement …

Influence of Body Mass Index on Health-Related Physical Fitness in School-Going Children of North and South Mangaluru

NU Shetty, P Chippala - Journal of Health and Allied Sciences …, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Background Being underweight, overweight, or obese has a negative impact on health
outcomes in adulthood. Focusing on body mass index (BMI) since childhood may improve …