Circulation· 2020Q1
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Youth: An Important Marker of Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
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Short summary
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a critical indicator of physical and mental health in youth, yet only 40% of US youth possess healthy levels.
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Key points
- CRF is defined as the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen for energy production during physical activity.
- Healthy CRF is linked to better physical health, mental health, and academic achievement in youth.
- An estimated 60% of US youth do not meet healthy CRF levels.
- Developing cost-effective CRF measurement tools for regular screening in clinical and field settings is crucial for identifying at-risk youth.
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Abstract
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) refers to the capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to skeletal muscle mitochondria for energy production needed during physical activity. CRF is an important marker of physical and mental health and academic achievement in youth. However, only 40% of US youth are currently believed to have healthy CRF. In this statement, we review the physiological principles that determine CRF, the tools that are available to assess CRF, the modifiable and nonmodifiable factors influencing CRF, the association of CRF with markers of health in otherwise healthy youth, and the temporal trends in CRF both in the United States and internationally. Development of a cost-effective CRF measurement process that could readily be incorporated into office visits and in field settings to screen all youth periodically could help identify those at increased risk.
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