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World J Clin Pediatr. Jun 9, 2026; 15(2): 114903
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114903
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114903
Table 2 FitnessGram criterion-reference standards for progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run and body mass index (2017 revised standards)
| Age | Progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (mL/kg/minutes) | Body mass index (kg/m2) | ||
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| 9 | - | - | 18.9 | 19.4 |
| 10 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 19.7 | 20.3 |
| 11 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 20.5 | 21.2 |
| 12 | 40.3 | 40.1 | 21.3 | 22.1 |
| 13 | 41.1 | 39.7 | 22.2 | 22.9 |
| 14 | 42.5 | 39.4 | 23.0 | 23.6 |
| 15 | 43.6 | 39.1 | 23.7 | 24.3 |
| 16 | 44.1 | 38.9 | 24.5 | 24.8 |
- Citation: Musa DI, Tyoakaa AA, Kparev T, Welk GJ. Cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index of Nigerian youth: A FitnessGram-based assessment. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(2): 114903
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i2/114903.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.114903