Children and Exercise XXV

<p><em>Children and Exercise XXV</em> presents the latest research in the field of paediatric exercise sciences focusing on the interaction between physical activity exercise or sport on the one hand and nutrition metabolism regulation cardio-respiratory function or muscle function on the other. </p><p>Including contributions from leading international experts the book is arranged into six thematic sections addressing:</p><p>• metabolic syndrome and nutrition</p><p>• hormonal and inflammatory regulations</p><p>• cardio-respiratory function</p><p>• children’s performance</p><p>• fitness assessment</p><p>• physical activity.</p><p>Offering a critical review of current topics and reports of contemporary research this is a key text for all researchers teachers health professionals and students with an interest in paediatric sport and exercise science sports medicine and physical education.</p><p>The papers contained within this volume were first presented at the twenty-fifth Paediatric Work Physiology meeting held in Le Touquet France in September 2009.</p>