Academic performance and psychosocial functioning in European schoolchildren: The role of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status

ConclusionsChildren with a higher CRF show a greater performance achievement and psychosocial functioning regardless of their weight status, thereby supporting the ‘fat but fit’ paradox and reinforcing the importance of improving CRF in this population.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - September 8, 2021 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Pedro L. Valenzuela, Tania Pinto ‐Escalona, Alejandro Lucia, Óscar Martínez‐de‐Quel Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research