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HELENA HEalthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence
Up&Down Ejercicio y salud en niños sanos y con sindrome de Down
PREFIT Assessing FITness in PREschoolers
Summary Physical fitness, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength, are considered a powerful marker of health in children and adolescents. Based on this evidence, the assessment of physical fitness in youth is now considered highly relevant from a clinical and […]
PACO Cycling and walking to school
Abstract Obesity in young people is a serious problem in the society. Low physical activity levels and a high sedentary time unhealthy lifestyles among children and adolescents. To find opportunities where young people might adquire active behaviour is necessary. The […]
Movilidad activa Bikeability
Abstract Cycling for commuting purpose shows relevant health benefits. However, this behaviour is not common among Spanish adolescents because of the lack of safety perception and the low tradition to commute by cycling in Spain. The main aim of this […]
ACTIBATE Activating brown adipose tissue through exercise in young adults: A Randomized controlled trial
Summary The energy expenditure capacity of brown adipose tissue (BAT) makes it an attractive target as a therapy against obesity and type 2 diabetes. BAT activators namely catecholamines, natriuretic peptides and certain myokines, are secreted in response to exercise. ACTIBATE […]
SPORTEUS Effect of a protein-enriched drink on muscle function recovery and markers of muscle damale after a single bout of exercise at high-intensity
Summary The quantity and quality of the diet plays a key role in sport perfomance. A single high intensity exercise bout with may induce muscle damage and may impair muscle function. Ingestion of protein-enriched drink may stimulate muscle protein sinthesis. […]
