Abstract Background Children with Down syndrome (DS) are more likely to be overweight or
obese than the general population of youth without DS. Aims To review the prevalence of …

Purpose: Physical activity is known to provide important health benefits in school-age youth.
However, until recently few studies have examined associations between physical activity …

Background Cross-sectional studies have shown that objectively measured physical activity
is associated with childhood adiposity, and a strong inverse dose–response association with …

Evidence on the association between physical activity (PA) and adiposity in young children
is inconclusive. A systematic review and meta‐analyses were conducted to examine …

Background: Although the impact of physical activity on controlling or reducing ob esity has
been well documented, the components that can affect this relationship have not been well …

Background With one in eight preschoolers classified as obese in the USA, childhood
obesity remains a significant public health issue. This study examined rural–urban …

Background Physical activity (PA) during childhood is important for preventing future
metabolic syndrome (MetS). To examine the relationship between PA and MetS in more …

Background The objective of this study was to summarize available literature that explored
the impact of body mass index (BMI) on physical activity participation among individuals who …

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of an
intervention that employed a technology-based physical activity (PA) monitoring system and …

Background The public health benefits of physical activity for children are well known
including contributions to metabolic and cardiorespiratory health. Along with physical …