Physical fitness and activity, metabolic profile, adipokines and endothelial function in children

The prevalence of obesity is increasing. The aim of this study was to investigate if there is endothelial dysfunction in children with normal or excess weight, and whether the metabolic profile, adipokines, and endothelial dysfunction would be more strongly associated with physical fitness or with physical activity levels.Cross-sectional study involving children aged 5-12 years. The evaluation included venous occlusion plethysmography, serum...