School-based Exercise Improves Fitness, Body Composition, Insulin Sensitivity, and Markers of Inflammation in Non-Obese Children

Carrel, Aaron L.; McVean, Jennifer; Clark, Rachel; Peterson, Susan E.; Eickhoff, Jens; Allen, David B.

doi:10.1515/jpem.2009.22.5.409

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“…Studies show that increased practice of physical exercise increases the plasma concentrations of adiponectin (anti-inflammatory agent that increases sensitivity to insulin action), and decreases levels of IL-6 and TNF-α 19 , with this protective effect being observed since early ages 20 . …”

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Prevalência de dislipidemia em indivíduos fisicamente ativos durante a infância, adolescência e idade adulta

Fernandes¹,

Christofaro²,

Casonatto³

et al. 2011

Arq. Bras. Cardiol.

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Prevalência de dislipidemia em indivíduos fisicamente ativos durante a infância, adolescência e idade adulta

Fernandes¹,

Christofaro²,

Casonatto³

et al. 2011

Arq. Bras. Cardiol.

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“…Few other intervention studies report significant changes such as these after such limited exposure. The majority of these studies demonstrate changes as a result of interventions lasting in the region of a year for cardiovascular fitness 18 and psychosocial measures, 19 but sometimes up to 3 years for psychosocial variables. 20 Limitations of this study include the lack of rigorous monitoring data to support the evaluation, limited data collected from control schools, and the small number of learners tested at control schools.…”

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Evaluation of a school-based physical activity intervention in Alexandra Township

Ce¹,

Kock²,

Grimsrud³

et al. 2010

S. Afr. j. sports med.

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2and the alarming prevalence of both obesity and physical inactivity in South Africans, 3 even from more disadvantaged communities, 4 there are limited data on successful physical activity interventions in preventing and reducing NCDs in these settings. Physical activity has been linked to the prevention and reduction of these diseases, 5 and the problem of inactivity has been demonstrated throughout the life-course in South Africans, with only 50% of South African secondary school learners reporting participation in weekly physical education. 6School-based physical activity interventions are one of the many strategies employed in both developed and developing settings to address the rise of NCDs,7,8 although there is limited literature from developing settings. Within school-based interventions, teachers play a pivotal role in the implementation of these interventions and are acknowledged as an important source of information regarding perceptions of barriers to and factors facilitating school-based physical activity interventions 9 and the promotion of physical activity in the school environment.10 orIgInal research arTIcle evaluation of a school-based physical activity intervention in alexandra Township abstract objectives. Non-communicable diseases and limited participation in school physical education have become increasing concerns in South Africa. In response to these concerns, a schoolbased physical activity intervention, Healthnutz, was implemented in three primary schools in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Evaluation of Healthnutz included assessing its feasibility and acceptability, and short-term changes in learners' physical fitness, knowledge and attitudes. Methods.To assess feasibility and acceptability, a situational analysis and focus groups with teachers and programme monitors were conducted. Pre-post fitness testing (3-month interval) was conducted with learners, and a questionnaire assessed changes in learners' knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers to physical activity, in control and intervention schools.results. At implementation, teachers identified the need for more physical activity in the school environment and were positive about Healthnutz. Follow-up focus group discussions suggested that it was positively impacting teachers, learners and the school in general. Scores for sit and reach (p<0.001), sit ups (p<0.02) and shuttle run (p<0.0001) improved significantly in in-

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“…However, intervention studies have shown increases in adiponectin levels with or without weight reduction and increasing physical fitness. 31,36,38,[161][162][163][164] The increase in adiponectin levels was mostly related to improvements in insulin resistance and other inflammatory factors in children.…”

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Nontraditional Risk Factors and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanistic, Research, and Clinical Considerations for Youth

Balagopal¹,

Ferranti²,

Cook³

et al. 2011

Circulation

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Abstract-The rapid increase in the prevalence and severity of obesity in children is likely to lower the age of onset and increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Understanding the pathophysiology and improving the clinical management of cardiovascular disease involve a knowledge of novel risk factors and biomarkers. The clinical and mechanistic roles of these novel biological factors during childhood are currently being investigated. The goals of this scientific statement are to present the existing knowledge and theoretical framework of nontraditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease as they relate to children and adolescents, to describe the relevance and weight of available experimental and clinical evidence and the therapeutic implications pertaining to nontraditional risk factors in the pediatric population, and to stimulate further research with a goal of developing valid and reliable approaches to identify and validate novel risk factors that will aid in the clinical evaluation and perhaps prediction of cardiovascular disease in the pediatric population. Although several biomarkers are promising, substantial research is required before nontraditional risk factors can be used to identify and reduce cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents. (Circulation. 2011;123:2749-2769.)

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School-based Exercise Improves Fitness, Body Composition, Insulin Sensitivity, and Markers of Inflammation in Non-Obese Children

Cited by 55 publications

References 30 publications

Prevalência de dislipidemia em indivíduos fisicamente ativos durante a infância, adolescência e idade adulta

Prevalência de dislipidemia em indivíduos fisicamente ativos durante a infância, adolescência e idade adulta

Evaluation of a school-based physical activity intervention in Alexandra Township

Nontraditional Risk Factors and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanistic, Research, and Clinical Considerations for Youth

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