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View article: Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors
Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors Open
View article: Correction: Inflammatory markers as potential mediators on the negative association between training load and bone mineral density in adolescent competitive swimmers: ABCD-growth study
Correction: Inflammatory markers as potential mediators on the negative association between training load and bone mineral density in adolescent competitive swimmers: ABCD-growth study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1602551.].
View article: Determination of maximal oxygen uptake in adolescents
Determination of maximal oxygen uptake in adolescents Open
Purpose An oxygen uptake ( V̇O 2 ) plateau, despite an increased work rate, is considered the gold standard for confirming if exercise test performance reflects maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O 2max ). We investigated whether adolescents demonstra…
View article: Inflammatory markers as potential mediators on the negative association between training load and bone mineral density in adolescent competitive swimmers: ABCD-growth study
Inflammatory markers as potential mediators on the negative association between training load and bone mineral density in adolescent competitive swimmers: ABCD-growth study Open
Introduction Competitive swimming during adolescence has been linked to poor bone development, potentially influenced by training load, inflammation, hormones, and bone markers. However, this influence has been poorly investigated in the l…
View article: Plasma fatty acid composition predicts bone mineral accrual from childhood to adolescence: the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study
Plasma fatty acid composition predicts bone mineral accrual from childhood to adolescence: the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study Open
Little is known about the associations of plasma fatty acids (FAs) with bone mineral accrual, and the evidence is mostly based on cross-sectional data. In this observational study, we investigated for the first time the longitudinal associ…
View article: Nutritional Status of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Nutritional Status of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may impact feeding behaviours, which can affect physical development. We aimed to examine published evidence comparing nutritional status, defined as anthropometry, micronutrient status, and intakes and dieta…
View article: Changes in accelerometer-measured physical activity and self-reported leisure time physical activity from adolescence to young adulthood: a longitudinal cohort study from the Fit Futures Study
Changes in accelerometer-measured physical activity and self-reported leisure time physical activity from adolescence to young adulthood: a longitudinal cohort study from the Fit Futures Study Open
Background Adolescence is associated with declining physical activity (PA) levels, and potential prevailing changes into young adulthood are indicated, but less explored. This study investigates longitudinal changes in PA from adolescence …
View article: Persistent Hyperglycemia and Insulin Resistance with the Risk of Worsening Cardiac Damage in Adolescents: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of the ALSPAC Birth Cohort
Persistent Hyperglycemia and Insulin Resistance with the Risk of Worsening Cardiac Damage in Adolescents: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of the ALSPAC Birth Cohort Open
Objective: Insulin resistance (IR) and dysglycemia can induce cardiac remodeling in adulthood but little evidence exists with respect to cardiac remodeling in youth with and without evidence of new-onset glucose metabolic alterations. This…
View article: Persistent Hyperglycemia and Insulin Resistance with the Risk of Worsening Cardiac Damage in Adolescents: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of the ALSPAC Birth Cohort
Persistent Hyperglycemia and Insulin Resistance with the Risk of Worsening Cardiac Damage in Adolescents: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study of the ALSPAC Birth Cohort Open
Objective: Insulin resistance (IR) and dysglycemia can induce cardiac remodeling in adulthood but little evidence exists with respect to cardiac remodeling in youth with and without evidence of new-onset glucose metabolic alterations. This…
View article: Correction to: Improving National and International Surveillance of Movement Behaviours in Childhood and Adolescence: An International Modified Delphi Study
Correction to: Improving National and International Surveillance of Movement Behaviours in Childhood and Adolescence: An International Modified Delphi Study Open
View article: Comparison of the four co-created interventions to improve snacking and physical activity behaviour in European adolescents: the SEEDS project
Comparison of the four co-created interventions to improve snacking and physical activity behaviour in European adolescents: the SEEDS project Open
Num. NCT05002049; Date: 2021-08-12.
View article: The effects of whey protein supplementation on indices of cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The effects of whey protein supplementation on indices of cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Whey protein supplementation may be an effective intervention for reducing LDL and total cholesterol levels, particularly in healthy, overweight/obese adults aged <50 years, with the greatest benefits observed when combined with exercise. …
View article: Improving National and International Surveillance of Movement Behaviours in Childhood and Adolescence: An International Modified Delphi Study
Improving National and International Surveillance of Movement Behaviours in Childhood and Adolescence: An International Modified Delphi Study Open
View article: Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement
Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement Open
Introduction The term “Mediterranean lifestyle” has gained increasing prominence in recent years, yet a specific definition remains elusive. In response, the Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute Board of Directors convened a multidis…
View article: Stakeholder perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours in underrepresented adolescents: a focus group study from the European SEEDS project
Stakeholder perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours in underrepresented adolescents: a focus group study from the European SEEDS project Open
View article: The Role of Diet in the Cardiovascular Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors—A Systematic Review
The Role of Diet in the Cardiovascular Health of Childhood Cancer Survivors—A Systematic Review Open
Background: Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This systematic review aims to provide the first synthesis of observational and interventional studies on the relationship between diet a…
View article: Resistance training presents beneficial effects on bone development of adolescents engaged in swimming but not in impact sports: ABCD Growth Study
Resistance training presents beneficial effects on bone development of adolescents engaged in swimming but not in impact sports: ABCD Growth Study Open
View article: Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between the 24-hour movement behaviours, including muscle and bone strengthening activity, with bone and lean mass from childhood to adolescence
Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between the 24-hour movement behaviours, including muscle and bone strengthening activity, with bone and lean mass from childhood to adolescence Open
View article: The effect of the Mid-Day Meal programme on the longitudinal physical growth from childhood to adolescence in India
The effect of the Mid-Day Meal programme on the longitudinal physical growth from childhood to adolescence in India Open
The study aims to examine the effect of the world’s largest school-feeding programme, the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) programme, on the changes in the underweight prevalence among school-children in India. Data from the Indian Human Development Sur…
View article: Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of total dairy intake and dairy subtypes with body composition in children
Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of total dairy intake and dairy subtypes with body composition in children Open
View article: Citizen Science to improve healthy and active living among adolescents in four European countries: a protocol of the cluster randomised controlled trial of the Science Engagement to Empower aDolescentS (SEEDS) project
Citizen Science to improve healthy and active living among adolescents in four European countries: a protocol of the cluster randomised controlled trial of the Science Engagement to Empower aDolescentS (SEEDS) project Open
Introduction Improving healthy lifestyles of adolescents is challenging. Citizen Science is a way to engage them in the design and delivery of interventions, and may also increase their interest in science, technology, engineering and math…
View article: The Influence of Accelerometer Epoch Length on Associations of Physical Activity Intensity and Volume with Bone Outcomes
The Influence of Accelerometer Epoch Length on Associations of Physical Activity Intensity and Volume with Bone Outcomes Open
Two accelerometer metrics (intensity-gradient and average-acceleration) can be used to determine the relative contributions of physical activity (PA) volume and intensity for health, but it is unknown whether epoch length influences the as…
View article: Systematic review and meta-analysis: Associations of vitamin D with pulmonary function in children and young people with cystic fibrosis
Systematic review and meta-analysis: Associations of vitamin D with pulmonary function in children and young people with cystic fibrosis Open
This systematic review suggests that 25OHD concentration is positively associated with lung function and a concentration of >75 nmol/L is associated with reduced frequency of pulmonary exacerbations, which may slow lung function decline in…
View article: Physical activity volume and intensity distribution in relation to bone, lean and fat mass in children
Physical activity volume and intensity distribution in relation to bone, lean and fat mass in children Open
Considering physical activity (PA) volume and intensity may provide novel insights into the relationships of PA with bone, lean, and fat mass. This study aimed to assess the associations of PA volume, PA intensity distribution, including m…
View article: School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Purpose 1) To investigate the effectiveness of school-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions in promoting health outcomes of children and adolescents compared with either a control group or other exercise modality; and…
View article: The Mediating Role of Endocrine Factors in the Positive Relationship Between Fat Mass and Bone Mineral Content in Children Aged 9–11 Years: The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study
The Mediating Role of Endocrine Factors in the Positive Relationship Between Fat Mass and Bone Mineral Content in Children Aged 9–11 Years: The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study Open
Introduction We aimed to investigate whether the relationship between fat mass and bone mineral content (BMC) is mediated by insulin, leptin, adiponectin, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, testosterone and estradiol in children aged 9-11 ye…
View article: School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
School-based high-intensity interval training programs in children and adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Towards early risk biomarkers: serum metabolic signature in childhood predicts cardio-metabolic risk in adulthood
Towards early risk biomarkers: serum metabolic signature in childhood predicts cardio-metabolic risk in adulthood Open
View article: The Positive Relationship between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Bone Mineral Content Is Not Mediated by Free Leptin Index in Prepubertal Children: The PANIC Study
The Positive Relationship between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Bone Mineral Content Is Not Mediated by Free Leptin Index in Prepubertal Children: The PANIC Study Open
Purpose: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) positively influences bone mineral content (BMC) in prepubertal children, but it is unknown whether this relationship is partially mediated by free leptin index. The aim of this study …
View article: The Mediating Role of Lean Soft Tissue in the Relationship between Somatic Maturation and Bone Density in Adolescent Practitioners and Non-Practitioners of Sports
The Mediating Role of Lean Soft Tissue in the Relationship between Somatic Maturation and Bone Density in Adolescent Practitioners and Non-Practitioners of Sports Open
This study aimed to identify the mediating effect of lean soft tissue (LST) in the association between somatic maturation and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) in adolescents by sex and sport participation. The sample included 558 adolesce…