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Strong inverse association between physical fitness and overweight in adolescents

a large school-based survey

Bovet, P., & Auguste, R. (2007). Strong inverse association between physical fitness and overweight in adolescents: a large school-based survey. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 4

Background. Studies examining the relationship between physical fitness and obesity in children have had mixed results despite their interrelationship making intuitive sense. We examined the relationship between physical fitness and overweight and obesity in a large sample of adolescents in the Republic of Seychelles (Indian Ocean, African region).

Methods: All students of four grades of all secondary schools performed nine physical fitness tests.

Conclusions: This cross-sectional study shows a strong inverse relationship between fitness and excess body weight in adolescents. Improving fitness in adolescents, likely through increasing physical activity, might need special interventions that are responsive to the ability and needs of overweight children.

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Pascal Bovet
Robert Auguste

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