Characteristics of Physical Fitness and Cardiometabolic Risk in Chinese University Students with Normal-Weight Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Qianqian TianHui WangKeneilwe Kenny KaudimbaShanshan GuoHaixin ZhangSong GaoRuwen WangXin LuanJason Kai Wei LeePeijie ChenTiemin LiuRu Wang

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)

University students with NWO were characterized by higher cardiometabolic risk and lower levels of physical fitness. Our findings implied that university students with NWO should be mindful of the potential hidden health risks of excess body fat and participate in exercise to enhance physical fitness.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
insulin resistance
body mass index
risk factors
skeletal muscle
body composition
human health