Low birth weight and its relation to physical fitness parameters in children: Its negative effect on muscle strength and cardiorespiratory endurance

Background There is increasing evidence that low birth weight has a negative effect on physical fitness, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance, although the findings are inconsistent. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate whether birth weight acts as a prenatal determinant of physical f...

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Published in:American journal of human biology 2022-01, Vol.34 (1), p.e23595-n/a
Main Authors: Souza, Livia Victorino, Meneck, Franciele, Parizotto, Giovanna Pachele, Franco, Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aged
Birth weight
Body mass
Body Mass Index
Body size
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Child
Children
Dependent variables
Fatigue tests
Female
Grip strength
Hand Strength
Humans
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Infant, Newborn
Low birth weight
Male
Multiple regression analysis
Muscle Strength
Parameters
Physical activity
Physical Endurance
Physical Fitness
Pregnancy
Sex
Weight
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Summary:Background There is increasing evidence that low birth weight has a negative effect on physical fitness, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance, although the findings are inconsistent. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate whether birth weight acts as a prenatal determinant of physical fitness parameters and to determine the role of environmental or biological variables on this effect. Methods One hundred and sixty‐seven children aged 6–14 years were included in this study. The anthropometric data, physical activity index, standing long jump, flexibility, handgrip strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness were evaluated. Results A positive correlation was found between birth weight and cardiorespiratory fitness (r = .349; p 
ISSN:1042-0533
1520-6300
DOI:10.1002/ajhb.23595