Association of Physical Fitness With Overweight and Obesity Among Chinese Children and Adolescents: A Multiprovincial Follow-Up Survey From 2019 to 2020

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the relationship between physical fitness and overweight/obesity in Chinese children and adolescents.
• Longitudinal study design
• Follow-up survey conducted across multiple provinces in China
• Assessments of physical fitness levels
• Tracking incidence and progression of overweight and obesity
• Higher physical fitness levels associated with lower incidence of overweight and obesity
• Physical fitness correlated with reduced persistence of overweight and obesity
• Suggests enhancing physical fitness may help reduce overweight and obesity rates