During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, social isolation, semi-
lockdown, and “stay at home” orders were imposed upon the population in the interest of …

The coexistence of childhood obesity (or its risk) and COVID-19 pandemic put children and
adolescents in greater risk to develop respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. In fact, the …

Globally, childhood obesity is on the rise and the effect of objectively measured movement
behaviour on body composition remains unclear. Longitudinal and causal mediation …

Abstract This Position Statement updates the different components of the therapy of obesity
(lifestyle intervention, drugs, and surgery) in children and adolescents, previously reported …

Despite widespread acknowledgement of the multifarious health benefits of physical activity
(PA), including prevention and control of obesity, an overwhelming majority of children and …

The shift in emphasis from the motor sphere to the mental, psycho-emotional sphere leads to
a decrease in the natural motor activity of the younger schoolchild, which actualizes the …

Background Basic motor competencies (BMC) play a vital role in child development and are
a primary focus of physical education. However, there is a lack of research on BMC in …

Early acquisition of healthy lifestyle habits is crucial for good adult health. For this reason,
the primary stage of education is a critical period to implement educational policies in this …

Obesity is a consequence of multiple factors, including genetics, lifestyle and nutritional
choices, physical activity, sleep duration, screen time, and mood disorders. These …

Currently, a high percentage of children globally fail to meet the World Health Organisation's
(WHO) recommended daily physical activity (PA) guidelines. The Daily Mile (TDM) is a …