This review aims to summarize the latest developments with regard to physical fitness and
several health outcomes in young people. The literature reviewed suggests that (1) …

Given the widespread use of out-of-home child care and an all-time high prevalence of
obesity among US preschool-aged children, it is imperative to consider the opportunities that …

To determine the effectiveness of school‐based interventions that focus on changing dietary
intake and physical activity levels to prevent childhood obesity. MEDLINE and EMBASE …

Objective Review peer-reviewed interventions designed to reduce obesity and improve
obesogenic behaviors, including physical activity, diet, and screen time, at child care …

Background Few school settings offer opportunities for preschool children to engage in
structured physical activity, and only a few studies have been conducted examining …

The promotion of physical activity (PA) in young children requires effective interventions.
This article reviews the evidence on PA interventions in childcare by applying a socio …

Objective To test the effect of a multidimensional lifestyle intervention on aerobic fitness and
adiposity in predominantly migrant preschool children. Design Cluster randomised …

Objectives The preschool period is a pivotal time for lifestyle interventions to begin the
establishment of long-term physical activity and healthy eating habits. This systematic review …

Experts agree that physical activity is critical to children's health and development. Child
care is an ideal setting that could be used to increase physical activity given the large …

Objective To conduct a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials aimed at testing
whether school-based physical activity programmes improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) …