Relationships between Total Energy Expenditure and Both Physical Fitness and Body Fat in Japanese Adolescents: with Special Reference to Regular Sport Activity

• Published in: International Journal of Sport and Health Science Vol. 5; pp. 105 - 115
• Main Authors: Hikihara, Yuki, Kanzaki, Koji, Saitoh, Shinichi, Yoshitake, Yutaka, Takamatsu, Kaoru
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences 2007
• Subjects: Adolescents; Doubly labeled water method; Percent of body fat; Physical fitness; Regular sport activity

It has been reported that the physical fitness of adolescents has been decreasing gradually over the past twenty years in Japan. The reasons for this decrement were a decrease in physical activity and an increase in the prevalence of obesity. However, there is no clear evidence on the relationships...