Physical Fitness and Nutrition During Growth: Research on Children and Youth in Diverse Environments | Medicine & Sport Science | For Pediatric Health Professionals & School Programs

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This volume presents an overview of research on the relationships between dietary intake, growth, physical activity and exercise in different environments throughout the world, and their impact on health and physical fitness. The book examines various factors including nutrition, physical exercise and motor stimulation and how these factors affect the growth and development of children and youths in developed and developing countries. The contents provide insights on positive health and optimal somatic and functional development during childhood.