Physical Exercise and Executive Function in the Pediatric Overweight and Obesity Population: A Systematic Review Protocol

• Main Authors: Enrique Cerda-Vega (Author), Nuria Pérez-Romero (Author), Sergio Araya Sierralta (Author), Antonio Hernández-Mendo (Author), Rafael E. Reigal (Author), Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo (Author), Cristian Martínez-Salazar (Author), Rodrigo Campos-Jara (Author), Cristián Arellano-Roco (Author), Christian Campos-Jara (Author), Victoria Hernández-Cifuentes (Author), Falonn Contreras-Osorio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Executive function is often altered in overweight/obese children and adolescents, which has a negative impact on their learning and daily life. Furthermore, research has shown the benefits of physical exercise in improving cognitive performance. This protocol aims to define in a detailed...