The relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), physical activity (PA),
sedentary behaviour and physical fitness levels has been analysed in several studies; …

Purpose The aim of this article is to systematically review articles and annual reports
concerning young peoples' physical activity (PA) and linking this to considerations of the …

The most common tools used to screen for abdominal obesity are waist circumference (WC)
and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR); the latter may represent a more suitable tool for the general …

This study aimed to investigate the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with muscle and
cardiorespiratory fitness in children living within rural areas (regional unit of West Attica) in …

A secular trend can be observed throughout the world with an increase in childhood obesity
and a decrease in fitness. The research aimed to examine the results of tests measuring the …

Several lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, have been linked to pediatric obesity.
However, relatively few studies have considered them simultaneously, as a pattern. To …

Obesity, low levels of physical fitness, and unhealthy eating patterns are responsible for part
of the health problems of adolescents today. The current study aimed at examining the …

Unhealthy lifestyles, low levels of physical fitness, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet
(MD) are associated with bad quality of life and the development of a wide range of non …

Background: Comparisons of physical fitness in normal weight and overweight/obese youth
generally highlight the negative consequences of an elevated BMI. In contrast, several …

Objective The study aims to assess the relationship between socioeconomic status, lifestyle
characteristics and adherence to the Mediterranean diet within a representative sample of …