Study finds no decrease in muscle strength among pediatric obesity patients, suggesting potential benefits of physical activity.
In this sample of children with obesity, muscle strength was not decreased compared to the healthy reference population. Fat-free mass is the strongest predictor of muscle strength. The findings highlight the positive influence of physical activity and the amount of lean mass on strength in children and adolescents with obesity.
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