Effect of a Web-Based Nutritional and Physical Activity Intervention With Email Support (the EDDY Program) on Primary School Children's BMI Z-Score During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intervention Study.

Background: COVID-19 mitigation measures enhanced increases in children's weight and BMI due to decreased physical activity and increased energy intake. Overweight and obesity were major worldwide problems before the pandemic, and COVID-19 increased their severity even more. High BMI directly correlates with health disadvantages including cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health diseases.

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in cancer patients: should we really refrain from considering it for preparticipation screening?

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) should continue to be taken into consideration when screening cancer patients for participation in exercise training programs. The benefits of CPET for cancer patients are better examined through longitudinal rather than cross-sectional studies.

Medical results of preparticipation examination in adolescent athletes.

Background: Preparticipation examinations (PPE) are frequently used to evaluate eligibility for competitive sports in adolescent athletes. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of these examinations is under debate since costs are high and its validity is discussed controversial.

Purpose: To analyse medical findings and consequences in adolescent athletes prior to admission to a sports school.

Altered vitamin B12 status in recreational endurance athletes.

This study aimed to compare the vitamin B(12)and folate status of recreational endurance athletes and inactive controls by modern biomarkers. In 72 athletes (38 +/- 7 y) and 46 inactive controls (38 +/- 9 y) serum levels of vitamin B(2), methylmalonic acid (MMA), holotranscobalamin II (holoTC), folate, and homocysteine (Hcy) were measured. Vitamin B(12)and folate levels of both groups were comparable, but athletes had higher median (25.