The combined effect of physical activity and sedentary behavior on subclinical atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study among Mexican Americans.

Timothy J WalkerNatalia I HerediaMinJae LeeSusan T LaingSusan P Fisher-HochJoseph B McCormickBelinda M Reininger

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

Our results indicate that for Mexican Americans, there is a combined effect of sedentary behavior and physical activity on presence of carotid plaque. Participating in moderate physical activity is optimal for having lower levels of carotid plaque in addition to avoiding excessive levels of TV/movie sitting (≥3 h/day) and/or total sitting (≥8.5 h/day).

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
sleep quality
weight gain
type diabetes
depressive symptoms
risk factors