Physical activity in relation to metabolic health and obesity: The Feel4Diabetes study.
Diabetes Obes Metab
; 26(9): 3705-3714, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To examine physical activity levels in association with metabolic health and estimate the stability of metabolically healthy obese (MHO) phenotypes over a 2-year period.METHODS:
In total, 2848 men and women from families at risk of the development of diabetes were recruited. Participants were classified as obese or non-obese and metabolic health was defined using five existing definitions. Physical activity was estimated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and pedometers.RESULTS:
Prevalence of the MHO phenotype varied among definitions (0% to 20.2%). Overall, the MHO were more active than the metabolically unhealthy obese (MUO). Daily sitting hours (odds ratio [OR] = 1.055, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.009-1.104) and daily steps (per 500; OR = 0.934, 95% CI 0.896-0.973) were remarkable predictors of metabolic health in individuals with obesity; and likewise, in individuals without obesity. After 2 years, 44.1% of baseline MHO adults transitioned to MUO, while 84.0% of the MUO at baseline remained at the same phenotype. Although physical activity was not a major determinant in phenotype transitioning, daily steps were associated with the maintenance of metabolic health over time in the non-obese group.CONCLUSION:
A universally accepted definition for MHO is needed. Being physically active can contribute to a metabolically healthy profile even in the presence of obesity; still, MHO is a transient condition and physical activity alone may not be an adequate factor for its maintenance.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Ejercicio Físico
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Obesidad Metabólica Benigna
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Diabetes Obes Metab
Asunto de la revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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METABOLISMO
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Grecia