A short summary of this paper. Download Download PDF. Translate PDF. Engaging in regular physical activity generally reduces weight status. The hypothesis of the study is that organized sport plays an active role in maintaining a correct body weight during youth. The purpose of this study is to trace growth charts by height, weight, and body mass index BMI to be applied to the youth sports population. A retrospective study was conducted on 14, young athletes 10, males and females aged between 6 and 18 years from surveillance carried out during the pre-participation screening of sports eligibility.
The calculation of the prevalence of overweight and obesity was also performed. The new percentiles for the youth sports population show BMI values at 18 years The male sample shows The higher prevalence of excess weight is evident up to 12 years old in both sexes and then gradually decreases.
The development of the new specific growth charts for the youth sports population could reduce the risk of error in identifying the correct weight status of young athletes. Keywords: overweight; obese; young athletes; percentile; children; adolescent 1.
Introduction A growing prevalence of overweight and obesity has been described in the world population. Part of this increase is attributed to the weight gain experienced in the youth population, which is occurring mainly in developed countries [1]. In particular, in developed countries Overweight and obesity are major risk factors in adults for a number of chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer [4].
Childhood obesity is associated with premature death and disability in adulthood, in addition to increased future risks, obese children experience breathing difficulties, increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and psychological disorders [5]. Public Health , 16, ; doi In Italy, since , in order to reduce the risk of sudden death, every person who engages in competitive sports has to undergo a medical examination to obtain eligibility.
During pre-participation screening, the athletic population performs a cardiovascular and clinical assessment that includes the evaluation of weight status [12]. The values of height, weight, and BMI recorded during the examination in young athletes are compared with the growth charts developed for the general Italian youth population [13].
The purpose of the study is to verify a lower prevalence of overweight or obesity condition in young people who engage in organized sports compared to the general youth population. Whether this prevalence differs, the linked purpose of the study is to develop for the first time growth charts for height, weight, and BMI in an Italian youth sports population.
Materials and Methods A retrospective study was conducted on the data coming from surveillance carried out during the pre-participation screening of sports eligibility. These data came from the regional reference center for Sports Medicine of the Tuscany Region, Italy in the period of to inclusive. Study Population We have analyzed the data from 14, young athletes 10, males and females aged between 6 and 18 years mean age Inclusion criteria for the subjects were to be Caucasian, practice sports at a competitive level, and not to have any contraindications to sports eligibility.
Sport eligibility certification is 1-year length and generally, it does not coincide with the beginning of the competitive season. Therefore, the evaluations were performed during the regular season. The study was carried out in conformity with the ethical standards laid down in the declaration of Helsinki. All data has been processed anonymously. Clinical Evaluation All children underwent pre-participation screening in accordance with the Italian protocol [14], which includes family and personal history, physical examination, and finally cardiological evaluation.
In brief, the subject stood straight, with feet placed together and flat on the ground, heels, buttocks and scapulae against the vertical backboard, arms loose and relaxed with the palms facing medially.
The head was positioned in the Frankfurt plane. Body weight was measured in minimal underclothes to the nearest g. Public Health , 16, 3 of 8 2. Statistical Analysis 2. Avoid supplementary over food. Try to eat natural things like fresh fruits and vegetables rather than eating frozen products. Eating fresh meat, cheese, milk will provide you a rich dose of omega-3s.
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