Paediatric obesity and brain functioning: The role of physical activity —A novel and important expert opinion of the European Childhood Obesity Group

SummaryWhile most of the time unconsidered, child and adolescent obesity has been also associated with impaired brain health and function that can definitely affect their social interaction and integration, and then well ‐being and mental health. The European Childhood Obesity Group recently gathered experts in the field who discussed the main available and reliable evidence regarding the role of physical activity on brain health and cognitive functioning in children and adolescents with obesity and who propose he re their main conclusions and recommendations.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - May 26, 2020 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Irene Esteban ‐Cornejo, John Reilly, Francisco Ortega, Pawel Matusik, Artur Mazur, Eva Erhardt, Anders Forslund, Elpis Athina Vlachopapadopoulou, Margherita Caroli, Emma Boyland, Daniel Weghuber, David Thivel Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research