Building a Healthy Future: Functional Motor Skill Development in Precocious Prevention of Childhood Obesity.

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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI:10.3390/jfmk10020186

Debora Porri, Malgorzata Wasniewska, Giovanni Luppino, Letteria Anna Morabito, Elisa La Rosa, Giorgia Pepe, Domenico Corica, Mariella Valenzise, Maria Francesca Messina, Giuseppina Zirilli, Alessandra Li Pomi, Aurora Lanzafame, Valentina Arena, Angela Alibrandi, Debora Di Mauro, Tommaso Aversa

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Abstract

Background: The rising prevalence of childhood obesity (CO) has been strongly linked to physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. Early development of functional movement skills (FMS) is crucial for fostering active lifestyles and preventing CO.

Methods: We assessed the FMS of 102 children aged 3-5 using the MOBAK test battery. Parents completed a Likert-scale questionnaire evaluating their perception of their child's motor competence.

Results: A total of 102 children and 92 parents participated. Although 61.1% of children engaged in regular sports activities, only 20.5% reached a satisfactory MOBAK total score (Score 3). Significant gender differences emerged in locomotor skills (Score 2) and overall performance (Score 3), with p-values < 0.026 and <0.016, respectively. A significant negative correlation between BMI and Score 2 was observed (p < 0.030). Parents significantly overestimated their children's FMS (p = 0.0001).

Conclusions: Findings emphasize the importance of early interventions targeting FMS enhancement and parental education to effectively support CO prevention strategies and promote lifelong physical activity.

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建立一个健康的未来：功能性运动技能的发展在儿童肥胖的早熟预防。

背景：儿童肥胖（CO）患病率的上升与缺乏身体活动和久坐行为密切相关。功能运动技能（FMS）的早期发展对于培养积极的生活方式和预防co .至关重要。方法：采用MOBAK测试电池对102名3-5岁儿童的FMS进行评估。家长们完成了一份李克特量表问卷，评估他们对孩子运动能力的看法。结果：共有102名儿童和92名家长参与。虽然61.1%的儿童经常参加体育活动，但只有20.5%的儿童达到了满意的MOBAK总分（得分3）。在运动技能（得分2）和整体表现（得分3）上存在显著的性别差异，p值分别< 0.026和p < 0.030)。家长明显高估了孩子的FMS （p = 0.0001）。结论：研究结果强调了以FMS增强和父母教育为目标的早期干预对于有效支持CO预防策略和促进终身体育活动的重要性。

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