ArticleWorld journal of clinical pediatrics2026
Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index of Nigerian youth: A FitnessGram-based assessment.
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- Nigerian youth FitnessGram edge: A bright signal with important caveats.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2026Article
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backgroundThe global decline in youth physical fitness and the concurrent rise in overweight and obesity have led to an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, with low-income and middle-income countries disproportionately affected.
aimTo determine the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) achievement rates of Nigerian children and adolescents on the 20-meter shuttle run test and body mass index (BMI) using the FitnessGram criterion-referenced health standards.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 3225 school-aged children and adolescents [boys (
resultsThe Healthy Fitness Zone achievement rates for AC were 82.7% for males and 78.7% for females. Younger children (9-11 years) exhibited higher compliance with CRF standards than older adolescents, a trend consistent across both sexes. Males consistently outperformed females in CRF. Regarding BMI, both sexes showed high achievement rates - 94.5% for males and 96.9% for females. Compared to Hungarian, European and American youth, Nigerian children and adolescents outperformed their international counterparts. In terms of BMI, Nigerian youth of both sexes outperformed their international peers.
conclusionBased on FitnessGram standards, Nigerian youth demonstrated favorable AC and body composition relative to international peers. Nevertheless, there were sex and age disparities in AC, with adolescent females and older males at greater risk of falling below health standards. Interventions promoting regular endurance-based physical activity are urgently needed to mitigate future cardiovascular disease risks.
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