Dodge obesity through exercise: How doing even half the recommended amount of physical activity can lower risk
Let’s focus on the importance of engaging in regular physical activity, even if you cannot achieve the levels recommended by expert guidelines. A recent Taiwanese study looked at the physical activity levels of over 100,000 adults. Of these, 21 percent had obesity.
The researchers use a questionnaire to determine levels of physical activity. They converted self-reported intensity to metabolic equivalents and frequency of activity. The investigators also determined body mass index and waist circumference at each exam and during 5.6 years of average follow-up.
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