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Some of the most important factors that influence children’s and adolescents’ health include cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, physical activity and exercise. Research indicates that children’s health and fitness levels have an impact on theInvesting in our children’s health
Some of the most important factors that influence children’s and adolescents’ health include cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, physical activity and exercise. Research indicates that children’s health and fitness levels have an impact on their health in adulthood. Other research shows that heart disease has its origin in childhood, thereby highlighting the importance of exercise and a balanced diet together with a healthy lifestyle from an early age. Cardio-respiratory fitness refers to the function of the heart and lungs, and indicates their capacity to supply oxygen to the working muscles efficiently. On the other hand, muscular fitness reflects muscular power and flexibility. These two important aspects of fitness are affected by exercise and daily physical activity. They can be tested by using specific tests and calculations adopted for children. Unfortunately, most children and adolescents are not being as active as they should. More than 80 per cent of Maltese adolescents are not reaching the minimum level of daily physical activity recommended by the World Health Organisation. This is not only increasing the risk of having health problems in childhood, but... Read more