Obesity among adolescents has emerged as a significant public health concern due to its strong association with numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, cancer, and osteoarthritis. Adolescence represents a critical developmental stage characterized by rapid physical growth and heightened sensitivity to biological, behavioral, and environmental influences on body composition. Schools provide a strategic setting for promoting physical activity and fostering healthy lifestyle behaviors among young people. This study examines the contribution of school-based physical activity to healthy body composition and effective weight control among adolescents. Using a cross-sectional research design, data were collected on students’ physical activity participation, anthropometric characteristics, and weight status. The findings indicate that regular participation in school physical activity is associated with favorable body composition profiles and lower prevalence of overweight and obesity. These results highlight the importance of strengthening school physical activity programs as a preventive strategy to support healthy growth, reduce obesity risk, and promote long-term health outcomes in adolescent populations.
Kemal et al. (Tue,) studied this question.