Longitudinal Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Physical Fitness in Preschoolers

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Marja H. Leppänen · Linköping University

Pontus Henriksson · Linköping University

Christine Delisle Nyström · Karolinska Institutet

Hanna Henriksson · Linköping University

Francisco B. Ortega · Universidad de Granada

Jeremy Pomeroy · Marshfield Clinic

Jonatan R. Ruiz ·

Abstract

Higher VPA and MVPA at the age of 4.5 yr were significantly associated with higher FFMI and better physical fitness at 12-month follow-up. Our results indicate that promoting high-intensity PA at young ages may have long-term beneficial effects on childhood body composition and physical fitness, in particular muscular strength.

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Children's Physical and Motor Development Physical Activity and Health

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Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 49, Issue 10, pp. 2078-2085

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001313

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