Metabolic risk factors, physical activity and physical fitness in azorean adolescents: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased over the last few decades in adolescents and has become an important health challenge worldwide. This study analyzed the relationships between metabolic risk factors (MRF) and physic...

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Main Authors: Soares-Miranda Luísa, Santos Paula C, Vale Susana, de Farias José, Santos Rute, Moreira Carla, Marques Ana I, Mota Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/214