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Adipose Tissue
Reports from University of Exeter describe recent advances in adipose tissue in children
December 30th, 2006
A report, "Aerobic fitness and visceral adipose tissue in children," is newly published data in Acta Paediatrica. In this recent study, researchers in Exeter, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To determine the relationship between aerobic fitness (peak VO2) and the volume of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) in children. Participants were 30 males (13.7±0.5 y) and 22 females (13.5±0.5 y)." "Peak VO2 was determined using a continuous, incremental treadmill protocol to exhaustion. Abdominal VAT volume was measured by magnetic resonance imaging using multiple slices from vertebral levels L1-L5. Subcutaneous body fat measure was calculated as the sum of seven...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2006-12-30)
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