Body composition in portuguese adolescents: are physical activity and maturity status sex-specific determinant factors?

• Main Authors: Sofia Silva (Author), Filomena Vieira (Author), Filomena Carnide (Author), Ana Assunção (Author), José Araújo (Author), Ana Vasco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The influence of biological maturation and physical activity (PA) on the differences of body composition in adolescents have been little studied. The purpose of this study was to examine if PA and maturity status were sex-specific determinant factors in the adolescents' body composition. Ninety...