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Life Sciences
Research from University of Toronto in the area of life sciences published
November 9th, 2008
"Since it is essential to maintain a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness to prevent life-style related disease, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan in 2006 proposed to determine the maximal oxygen uptake (Vo(2)max: mL. kg(-1). min(-1)) reference values to prevent lifestyle related diseases (LSRD). Since muscle mass is one of the determinant factors of Vo(2)max, it could be used as the reference parameter for preventing LSRD," researchers in Toronto, Canada report. "The aim of this study was to determine and quantify the muscle mass required to maintain the Vo2max reference values in Japanese women. A total of 403 Japanese women aged 20-69 years were...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2008-11-09)
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