Poor Eating Habits and Low Physical Activity Contribute to Weight Excess and Increase Cardiometabolic Risk in Adolescents Practicing Soccer as a Recreational Sport

• Main Authors: Ikram Bezrati (Author), Raouf Hammami (Author), Halil İbrahim Ceylan (Author), Karuppasamy Govindasamy (Author), Mohamed K. Ben Fradj (Author), Moncef Feki (Author), Abderraouf Ben Mansour (Author), Koulla Parpa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Monitoring anthropometry, dietary intake, and physical activity (PA) is essential to prevent/counteract childhood obesity. This study examined dietary intake, PA, and anthropometric characteristics in young boys practicing soccer as a recreational sport. Methods: A cross-sectional study...