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Metabolism
Reports summarize metabolism research from University of Guelph
June 30th, 2009
"The obesity epidemic in North America has focused attention on the health risks of excess weight gain. The transition from high school to university is a critical period for weight gain, commonly referred to as the Freshman 15," scientists in Guelph, Canada report. "The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the transition from high school to university on anthropometrics and physical and sedentary activities in males. A total of 108 males completed 3 study visits: the summer prior to first year university, and the ends of the first and second semesters. Outcome measures were body mass, height, body mass index (BMI), body fat, waist circumference, hip...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-30)
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