What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine how fundamental motor skill proficiency relates to the development of obesity in normally developing children.

March 2, 2026

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Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Proficiency and the Development of Overweight and Obesity in Normally Developing Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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To examine how fundamental motor skill proficiency relates to the development of obesity in normally developing children.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
Analyzed correlations between fundamental motor skills and weight status in children
Included longitudinal studies to explore predictive relationships.
Children with better fundamental motor skills have lower rates of obesity.
A significant negative correlation exists between motor skill proficiency and weight status in children.
Limited longitudinal data suggests further research is necessary to establish causation.

Abstract

There is a significant negative correlation between children's fundamental motor skills and weight status, with children of normal weight consistently outperforming children with obesity. Limited longitudinal evidence suggests that lower FMS levels may be associated with a higher risk of obesity. Further longitudinal and intervention research is needed to confirm its predictive value.

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Zhang et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e26f1e85e5c73bf18c7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.70117

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