Influence of Aerobic Power and Percent Body Fat on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Youth

To describe how the relationships between aerobic power or percent body fat and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk differ by age.A sample of 1,824 young persons was divided into age groups (8-10, 11-13, and 14-16 years). Aerobic power (VO(2)max) was predicted using a submaximal cycle ergometer test, whereas percent body fat was assessed using the sum of skinfolds. Six CVD risk factors were measured: high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total...