Investigation of Peak Expiratory Flow, Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric Measurements, and Core Performance in Obese and Overweight Adolescents

Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. Overweight and obese people are at risk for medical conditions that can lead to greater morbidity and mortality. Lack of physical activity is a well-known risk factor for obesity and the relationship between them has been supported by many studies. It has also been reported by studies that obesity affects respiratory parameters. In overweight and obese adolescents, a relationship is likely between the affected respiratory parameters and the weakened core region. There are not enough studies on this subject in the literature. Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements and peak expiratory flow in overweight and obese adolescents in comparison with normal weight adolescents.