Overall , we found data that support a negative relationship between obesity and various aspects of neurocognitive functioning , such as executive functioning , attention , visuo-spatial performance , and motor skill .
The existing literature is mixed on the effects among obesity , general cognitive functioning , language , learning , memory , and academic achievement .
Executive dysfunction is associated with obesity-related behaviors , such as increased intake , disinhibited eating , and less physical activity .
Physical activity is positively linked with motor skill .
Childhood obesity rates have risen dramatically over the past few decades .
Although obesity has been linked to poorer neurocognitive functioning in adults , much less is known about this relationship in children and adolescents .
Therefore , we conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between obesity and obesity-related behaviors with neurocognitive functioning in youth .
Fundamental movement skills and self-concept of children who are overweight.
OBJECTIVE Differences in fundamental movement skills and self-perceptions of physical ability and physical appearance of overweight and non-overweight children were investigated . METHOD Overweight ( n = 89 , mean age = 8.75 ± 1.4 years , BMI z-score = 2.22 , SD = 0.46 , 46 % male ) and non-overweight ( n = 27 , mean age = 8.25 ± 1.5 years , BMI z-score = 0.03 , SD = 0.73 , 62.1 % male ) participants enrolled in the KOALA ( Kinder Overweight Activity Lifestyle Actions ) project were included . The overall objective of the KOALA project was to determine in a r and omized controlled trial the effect of a Triple P ( Positive Parenting Program ) , and a family ' Eat Well Be Active ' Scouts Camp program on BMI in overweight children . Baseline between-group differences on measures of fundamental movement skills and self-concept perceptions were analyzed using independent sample s t-tests . Relationships between BMI and these variables were investigated with multiple linear regression . RESULTS Overweight children had lower scores on Bruninks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Performance-2 subtests ( Bilateral Coordination , Upper Limb Coordination , Strength , Balance , and Running Speed and Agility ) , and Physical abilities self-concept than non-overweight children . CONCLUSIONS Children who were overweight had significant fundamental movement skill difficulties , as well as having poorer Physical abilities self-concept perceptions compared to non-overweight children . The association between increasing BMI and poor performance of gross motor tasks has potential implication s for physical activity participation . Future research is needed to determine if fundamental movement skill difficulties and low physical ability self-concept are predisposing factors for children who are overweight or associated outcomes
Overall , we found data that support a negative relationship between obesity and various aspects of neurocognitive functioning , such as executive functioning , attention , visuo-spatial performance , and motor skill .
The existing literature is mixed on the effects among obesity , general cognitive functioning , language , learning , memory , and academic achievement .
Executive dysfunction is associated with obesity-related behaviors , such as increased intake , disinhibited eating , and less physical activity .
Physical activity is positively linked with motor skill .
Childhood obesity rates have risen dramatically over the past few decades .
Although obesity has been linked to poorer neurocognitive functioning in adults , much less is known about this relationship in children and adolescents .
Therefore , we conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between obesity and obesity-related behaviors with neurocognitive functioning in youth .