Interaction of physical activity level and metabolic syndrome among the adult Asian Indians living in Calcutta, India

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of anthropometric measures and physical activity level in the prediction of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children.DesignCross-sectional study with children from public and private schools. Children underwent an anthropometric assessment, blood pressure measurement and biochemical evaluation of serum for determination of TAG, HDL-cholesterol and glucose. Physical activity level was calculated and number of steps per day obtained using a pedometer for seven consecutive days.SettingViçosa, south-eastern Brazil.SubjectsBoys and girls (n 187), mean age 9·90 (sd 0·7) years.ResultsConicity index, sum of four skinfolds, physical activity level and number of steps per day were accurate in predicting MetS in boys. Anthropometric indicators were accurate in predicting MetS for girls, specifically BMI, waist circumference measured at the narrowest point and at the level of the umbilicus, four skinfold thickness measures evaluated separately, the sum of subscapular and triceps skinfold thickness, the sum of four skinfolds and body fat percentage.ConclusionsThe sum of four skinfolds was the most accurate method in predicting MetS in both genders.

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Evaluation of the physical activity level, nutrition quality, and depression in patients with metabolic syndrome

Medicine ◽

10.1097/md.0000000000010485 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 97 (18) ◽

pp. e0485 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

İsmet Kazaz ◽

Ender Angin ◽

Seray Kabaran ◽

Gözde İyigün ◽

Berkiye Kirmizigil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Nutrition Quality

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Low level of objectively measured physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness, and high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Pakistani male immigrants in Oslo, Norway

Norsk Epidemiologi ◽

10.5324/nje.v20i2.1343 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eivind Andersen ◽

Arne Torbjørn Høstmark ◽

Catherine Lorentzen ◽

Sigmund Alfred Anderssen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Diabetes Risk ◽

Activity Level ◽

The Metabolic Syndrome ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Immigrant Men

Background: The level of physical fitness in south Asian immigrants living in Norway is largely unknown, but the level of physical activity seems to be low, possibly in part explaining their high prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, previous studies have used self-reported measures of physical activity, and it might be questioned whether the previous data reflect the true physical activity level. Aim: To describe objectively measured physical activity level, cardiorespiratory fitness and diabetes risk in a group of Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, Norway. Methods: One hundred and fifty Pakistani immigrant men in the age group 25-60 years were included. Physical activity level was assessed with an accelerometer. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured until exhaustion on a treadmill, and diabetes risk was evaluated with an oral glucose tolerance test. Results: Mean age was 37.3 years (SD=7.7). Total physical activity level was 308 counts/min (SD=131), and peak oxygen uptake was 34.2 ml·kg-1·min-1 (SD=5.6). Fifty percent of the participants had the metabolic syndrome, and 76% were obese. Physical activity level and cardiorespiratory fitness level were lower, and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome higher in a subgroup of taxi drivers as compared with those in other occupations (P<0.05). Conclusions: Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness levels are low and diabetes risk high among Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, especially in taxi drivers

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