Background Prevention of childhood obesity is an international public health priority given
the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development …

OBJECTIVE: To present a conceptual model explaining the mechanisms for the effect of
physical activity on cognitive and mental health in young people and to conduct a systematic …

Background/Aim This scoping review examined the breadth and outcomes of controlled
trials testing the effect of physical activity and exercise interventions across all mental health …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of physical activity (in both
descriptive and intervention studies) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children …

Physical activity interventions are often implemented in the adolescent mental health care
practice to prevent or treat psychosocial problems. To date, no systematic review of the effect …

Background Child and adolescent obesity is increasingly prevalent, and can be associated
with significant short‐and long‐term health consequences. Objectives To assess the efficacy …

Context Evidence suggests chronic physical activity (PA) participation may be both
protective against the onset of and beneficial for reducing depressive symptoms. Objective …

Background Adolescent overweight and obesity has increased globally, and can be
associated with short‐and long‐term health consequences. Modifying known dietary and …

Our meta-analysis examined the impact of exercise interventions on body image; and
participant, intervention, and design features associated with larger effects. We identified 57 …

After obesity rates in youth reached alarming rates, public health officials recognized the
need for specific physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents. Numerous health …