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Spina bifida, obesity and health: A case study
Author(s) -
Vanderbom Kerri Ayame,
Azevedo John L.,
Taylor Anne,
Anderson Tanja,
Gorter Sandy
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.806.22
Subject(s) - medicine , population , obesity , zoology , biology , environmental health
The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of exercise training on trained subjects with spina bifida (TSB) compared to untrained SB subjects (UTSB). Peak power output (PO peak ) and VO 2peak were assessed using arm ergometry. Body composition was assessed using dual x‐ray absorptiometry. Glucose tolerance was determined using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) after an overnight fast. VO 2peak was 33% greater in male TSB vs. UTSB (30.8 and 20.6 ml/kg/min in TSB and UTSB). Female TSB VO 2peak was 43% higher in TSB compared to UTSB (24.9 and 14.2 ml/kg/min in TSB and UTSB). PO peak was 70W in the male TSB vs. 62W in the UTSB (12% increase). Female TSB, PO max was 19% greater than UTSB (60 and 48.9W). Body fat percentage was 26.6% and 36% in male TSB and UTSB. Body fat percentage was 29 and 49% in female TSB and UTSB. Fasting blood glucose in TSB was 89.5 mg/dl which is comparable to UTSB (Widman 2007). We conclude that individuals with SB respond positively to exercise training as indicated by increased VO 2peak , maximum power output, and decreased body fat percentage. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people with spinal cord dysfunction. Additionally, metabolic dysfunction is abnormally prevalent in this population. Regular exercise should be emphasized in this population. Further research is needed. Results from this study should be taken with caution due to the small sample size.