51. Impact of physical exercise/activity on vascular structure and inflammation in pediatric populations: A literature review.
- Author
-
Cayres SU, Agostinete RR, de Moura Mello Antunes B, Lira FS, and Fernandes RA
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Body Mass Index, Child, Exercise, Female, Humans, Male, Health Promotion methods, Inflammation prevention & control, Motor Activity, Pediatric Obesity prevention & control, Sedentary Behavior
- Abstract
Purpose: To describe the effects of physical exercise/activity on the vascular architecture of children and adolescents, as well as to identify the effects of inflammation and sedentary behaviors on this relationship., Methods: Potentially relevant articles were identified in the databases MEDLINE and PubMed covering the period from 2000 to 2015. No language restrictions were applied., Results: Thirteen articles were found that included obese boys and girls in their samples (aged 9-19). Six interventional studies assessed inflammation and in five of these, physical exercise decreased inflammation. In 10 studies, vascular architecture was affected by physical exercise/activity., Conclusions: The impact of physical exercise on vascular architecture and inflammation seems relevant, but has been mainly investigated in obese groups., Practical Implications: Health professionals should act together in organized interventions in schools, targeting the promotion of higher physical activity levels in children and adolescents., (© 2016, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
- Published
- 2016
- Full Text
- View/download PDF