Daily physical activity predicts degree of insulin resistance: a cross-sectional observational study using the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

• Main Authors: Nelson Rachael K (Author), Horowitz Jeffrey F (Author), Holleman Robert G (Author), Swartz Ann M (Author), Strath Scott J (Author), Kriska Andrea M (Author), Richardson Caroline R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study examined the independent association of objectively measured physical activity on insulin resistance while controlling for confounding variables including: cardiorespiratory fitness, adiposity, sex, age, and smoking status...