Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Madeira Youth

Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Madeira Youth

Background: Research on composition and physical fitness is lacking in school-aged children from Madeira. This study aimed to examine the frequencies of overweight and obese participants and, in addition, to compare the fitness levels of Madeira youth with reference data. Methods: The sample compris...

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Main Authors:	Diogo V. Martinho, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Cíntia França, Helder Lopes, Andreas Ihle, Adilson Marques, Ana Rodrigues, Ricardo Alves, Hugo Sarmento
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:	Children
Subjects:	body fat cardiovascular fitness health promotion physical activity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/12/1833

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