Metabolic risk factors, physical activity and physical fitness in azorean adolescents: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Soares-Miranda Luísa (Author), Santos Paula C (Author), Vale Susana (Author), de Farias José (Author), Santos Rute (Author), Moreira Carla (Author), Marques Ana I (Author), Mota Jorge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased over the last few decades in adolescents and has become an important health challenge worldwide. This study analyzed the relationships between metabolic risk factors (MRF) and physic...