title: The role of physical activity in pediatric obesity.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the benefits of physical activity in children, including the effects on obesity, cognitive development, academic achievement and cognition, and health. The recommendations of health organizations are also outlined, and practical recommendations are provided for parents and educators.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66045, USA. katel@ku.edu
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lambourne
authors.forename: Joseph E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Donnelly
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology