Weight Status and Physical Activity

• Main Authors: Helen Wang MD (Author), Estela Blanco MPH, MA (Author), Cecilia Algarín MD, MSc (Author), Patricio Peirano MD, PhD (Author), Raquel Burrows MD (Author), Marcela Reyes MD, PhD (Author), David Wing MS (Author), Job G. Godino PhD, MS (Author), Sheila Gahagan MD, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We tested the independent and combined influence of overweight/obesity and meeting moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines (≥60 minutes per day) on cardiometabolic risk factors among healthy adolescents. We measured anthropometry, blood pressure, fasting lipids, and activity by acce...