2005
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2004-1603
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Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Flexibility, and Activity Level in Unimpaired Extremely Low Birth Weight (≤800 g) Survivors at 17 Years of Age Compared With Term-Born Control Subjects

Abstract: ABSTRACT. Objectives. To compare aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, and activity level in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) adolescents at 17 years of age with term-born control subjects.Methods. . ELBW and control teens were assessed by a pediatric physiotherapist and completed components of the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness and Lifestyle Appraisal and a self-assessment fitness and activity questionnaire. Continuous data were analyzed using MANOVA (group, gender) followed by t tests; categorical d… Show more

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“…In contrast with our findings, previous studies have shown that LBW subjects aged 10-20 y have lower performance in tests for physical fitness assessment when compared to normal birth weight control subjects 27,28 . However, when it was not considered the mean values but the individual performance, the extreme of birth weight (LBW and HBH) showed a high percentage of individual with low performance.…”
Section: Resultscontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…In contrast with our findings, previous studies have shown that LBW subjects aged 10-20 y have lower performance in tests for physical fitness assessment when compared to normal birth weight control subjects 27,28 . However, when it was not considered the mean values but the individual performance, the extreme of birth weight (LBW and HBH) showed a high percentage of individual with low performance.…”
Section: Resultscontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…Os estudos que envolvem programação fetal com humanos geralmente associam a carência nutricional como estímulo indutor de programação 37,41 . Recentemente tem sido estudadas as consequências do baixo peso ao nascer sobre o nível de aptidão física relacionada à saúde 35,42,43 .…”
Section: Estado Nutricional Atualunclassified
“…Baixos níveis de aptidão física que apresentem potencial para afetar a saúde, a aprendizagem e o comportamento estão associados a crianças que nasceram com muito baixo peso 35,42 . Estudo realizado com crianças que nasceram com muito baixo peso revelou níveis inferiores da aptidão cardiorrespiratória e da força muscular dessas crianças 44 .…”
Section: Estado Nutricional Atualunclassified
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