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Obesity and Diabetes
Study results from University of Massachusetts, Department of Kinesiology broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes
December 30th, 2006
Data detailed in "Effect of high cardiorespiratory fitness and high body fat on insulin resistance" have been presented. According to recent research from the United States, "High cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) dramatically lowers risk for cardiometabolic disease in overweight and obese individuals. This effect is likely attributable to the inverse relationship between high CRF and insulin resistance." "In this study, the independent effects of high body fat and high CRF on insulin resistance were assessed. The blood glucose and insulin responses to an oral glucose tolerance test were measured in 10 overweight women with high CRF (OF), 9 lean women with high CRF (LF),...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2006-12-30)
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