Effects of Changes in Adiposity and Physical Activity on Preadolescent Insulin Resistance: The Australian LOOK Longitudinal Study

Volume: 7, Issue: 10, Pages: e47438 - e47438
Published: Oct 12, 2012
Abstract
Background In a previous longitudinal analysis of our cohort as 8 to 10 year-olds, insulin resistance (IR) increased with age, but was not modified by changes in percent body fat (%BF), and was only responsive to changes in physical activity (PA) in boys. We aimed to determine whether these responses persisted as the children approached adolescence. Methods In this prospective cohort study, 256 boys and 278 girls were assessed at ages 8, 10 and...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of Changes in Adiposity and Physical Activity on Preadolescent Insulin Resistance: The Australian LOOK Longitudinal Study
Published Date
Oct 12, 2012
Volume
7
Issue
10
Pages
e47438 - e47438
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