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ArticleJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2025

Building a Healthy Future: Functional Motor Skill Development in Precocious Prevention of Childhood Obesity.

Debora Porri, Malgorzata Wasniewska, Giovanni Luppino, Letteria Anna Morabito, Elisa La Rosa, Giorgia Pepe, Domenico Corica, Mariella Valenzise, Maria Francesca Messina, Giuseppina Zirilli and 6 more

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Article in Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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16 authors.

Debora PorriDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Malgorzata WasniewskaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8299-2677
Giovanni LuppinoDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0009-0008-7697-2347
Letteria Anna MorabitoPediatric Unit, "G. Martino" University Hospital, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8274-9474
Elisa La RosaPediatric Unit, "G. Martino" University Hospital, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Giorgia PepeDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Domenico CoricaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3628-1612
Mariella ValenziseDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Maria Francesca MessinaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Giuseppina ZirilliDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Alessandra Li PomiDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-4905-371X
Aurora LanzafameDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Valentina ArenaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Angela AlibrandiDepartment of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.
Debora Di MauroDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.
Tommaso AversaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1754-6822

Funding

PSN 2019 - Regione Siciliana (PSN 2019 Fondo 352 progettuale 2.02.04.01.112 Rif. 429 - CE 5.02.01.15.12). PSN 2019 Fondo 352 progettuale 2.02.04.01.112 Rif. 429 - CE 5.02.01.15.12
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe rising prevalence of childhood obesity (CO) has been strongly linked to physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. Early development of functional movement skills (FMS) is crucial for fostering active lifestyles and preventing CO.

methodsWe assessed the FMS of 102 children aged 3-5 using the MOBAK test battery. Parents completed a Likert-scale questionnaire evaluating their perception of their child's motor competence.

resultsA total of 102 children and 92 parents participated. Although 61.1% of children engaged in regular sports activities, only 20.5% reached a satisfactory MOBAK total score (Score 3). Significant gender differences emerged in locomotor skills (Score 2) and overall performance (Score 3), with

conclusionsFindings emphasize the importance of early interventions targeting FMS enhancement and parental education to effectively support CO prevention strategies and promote lifelong physical activity.

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childhood obesitychildhood obesity preventionlifestyle interventionphysical activity

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PMID40566436
PMCPMC12194358

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