Is adiposity associated with objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviors in older adults?

Wenfei ZhuZhiwei ChengVirginia J HowardSuzanne E JuddSteven N BlairYuliang SunSteven P Hooker

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

Adiposity was inversely associated with higher levels of MVPA/LPA and positively associated with higher levels of STA among black and white older adults. Prevention efforts aimed at promoting weight control may be beneficial to prevent physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle among older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
insulin resistance
body mass index
weight gain
sleep quality
type diabetes
quality improvement
mental health
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle