Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Proficiency and the Development of Overweight and Obesity in Normally Developing Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

There is a significant negative correlation between children's fundamental motor skills and weight status, with children of normal weight consistently outperforming children with obesity. Limited longitudinal evidence suggests that lower FMS levels may be associated with a higher risk of obesity. Further longitudinal and intervention research is needed to confirm its predictive value.