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Does physical activity lower the risk for metabolic syndrome: a longitudinal study of physically active older women

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Zając-Gawlak et al.
Used Parameters : BMI

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Poland

Journal : Research square

The associations between physical activity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been mainly found in cross-sectional studies. The aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the relationship between meeting step-based guidelines and changes in the risk of metabolic syndrome. This study included data from older women (baseline age 62.9±4.3 years) from a 7-year longitudinal study in Central Europe. At baseline and follow-up, physical activity was measured by an accelerometer, and the risk for MetS was assessed …
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