Open AccessLower intensity physical activity is advantageous for fat distribution and blood glucose among viscerally obese older adults
Author(s) -
Linda S. Pescatello,
Daniel R. Murphy
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1097/00005768-199809000-00009
Subject(s) - postprandial , waist , body mass index , medicine , obesity , endocrinology , physical activity , insulin , physical therapy
The influence of daily accumulated physical activity on blood glucose among older adults with varying obesity patterns is unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if the blood glucose lowering effect of daily movement is modulated by distribution of adiposity in a community-based sample of older persons.