Characteristics of population.

Mean ± standard deviation, except weight status (%). Differences between boys and girls calculated using Wilcoxon rank-sum test, except for glucose using ANOVA and weight status (χ2 test). BMI, body mass index; Weight status, classified according to Barlow [22]; CRF, Cardiorespiratory fitness; PAQ-C score, Physical activity questionnaire; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HOMA index, homeostatic model assessment index; HDL, High Density Lipoprotein; TC/cHDL, Total cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein; CRP, C-Reactive Protein.*data missing for 11 participants.**data missing for 15 participants.