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Physical fitness in childhood and adolescence: a powerful marker of health
International Journal of Obesity · 2007 · Vol. 32(1) · pp. 1–11
Francisco B. Ortega✉(Universidad de Granada)Jonatan R. Ruiz(Karolinska Institutet)Manuel J. Castillo(Universidad de Granada)Michael Sjöstróm(Karolinska Institutet)
Children's Physical and Motor DevelopmentObesity, Physical Activity, DietChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeCardiorespiratory fitnessPhysical fitnessMedicinePhysical therapyAnxietyPhysical strengthQuality of life (healthcare)MoodPsychologyGerontology
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AdolescentCardiovascular DiseasesChildFemaleHealth PromotionHealth StatusHumansMalePhysical FitnessRisk FactorsExerciseBone DensityMuscle, SkeletalAdiposity
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