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Chronic Disease Risk Factors
Investigators at Arizona State University, Department of Nutrition zero in on chronic disease risk factors
July 2nd, 2008
Data detailed in 'Physical activity is associated with risk factors for chronic disease across adult women's life cycle' have been presented. "The purpose of this study was to examine the association of age (young, midlife, and older) and activity level (active and sedentary), determined by a pedometer, with risk factors of chronic disease, including body composition, dietary intake, serum lipids, insulin, leptin, C-reactive protein (CRP), plasma glucose, and resting metabolic rate (RMR) in women across the adult life cycle. Young (aged 20 to 30 years) (n=49), midlife (aged 40 to 50 years) (n=62), and older (aged 60 years and older) (n=47) women were recruited for this cross-sectional...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-07-02)
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