The relative contributions of adiposity and activity levels to physical performance in children with excess weight.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined predictors of physical performance, a key aspect of quality of life, in children with excess weight.

Methods

Participants were 269 children aged 6-12 years with a body mass index above the 85th percentile. Children completed a standardized physical performance task capturing lower extremity strength, balance, and gait speed. Height, weight, and waist circumference were objectively measured, and daily moderate-vigorous physical activity (min/day) and sedentary time (% of day) were assessed with a 7-day accelerometer protocol.

Results

Physical performance task completion averaged 15.0 (SD = 2.5) seconds. Children with higher body mass index z-scores and waist circumferences had significantly longer task completion times. The task took 1.8 a

SUBMITTER: Appelhans BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9356974 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature