Protective effect of physical activity independent of obesity on metabolic risk factors

Chia Lin Li*, Feng Hsuan Liu, Jen-Der Lin

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Abstract

The purpose of this prospective study was to examine the effect of physical activity independent of obesity on metabolic risk factors. A total of 358 participants were recruited from the Department of Health Management of Chang Gung Medical Center. Physical activity was assessed using a 3-d activity record. Body-mass index (BMI) and metabolic risk factors were also assessed. Our findings demonstrate that an effect of obesity that was statistically independent of the levels of physical activity is associated with metabolic risk factors. Moreover, physical activity displayed inverse associations with triglycerides, and fasting plasma glucose and a positive association with HDL cholesterol. Those participants with time spent in moderate activity more than 0.5 h each day had significantly less risk of high fasting glucose. Significantly, these associations were independent of BMI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)255-269
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Volume16
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Body composition
  • Metabolism
  • Physical activity

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