Volume 10 — March 14, 2013
BRIEF
Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Its Association With Metabolic Risk Factors in Iranian Adults: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, 2005–2008
Waist circumference, cm
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 | 78.2 | 78.2 | 78.2 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 91.3 | 91.0 | 90.9 |
Obese, ≥30 | 104.6 | 102.5 | 103.2 |
Triglycerides, mg/dL
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 | 111.1 | 114.9 | 109.6 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 153.5 | 138.4 | 149.2 |
Obese, ≥30 | 158.0 | 152.0 | 152.0 |
Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 2 | 106.4 | 106.9 | 108.9 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 113.5 | 114.8 | 114.3 |
Obese, ≥30 | 120.4 | 119.2 | 123.3 |
Fasting blood glucose, mg/dL
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 | 85.5 | 85.1 | 85.8 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 88.8 | 89.5 | 88.9 |
Obese, ≥30 | 91.8 | 92.2 | 92.0 |
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, mg/dL
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 | 44.2 | 44.0 | 43.2 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 40.8 | 41.2 | 41.3 |
Obese, ≥30 | 39.8 | 39.5 | 39.8 |
Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg
BMI Group, kg/m2 | Light LTPA | Moderate LTPA | Vigorous LTPA |
---|---|---|---|
Normal weight, 18-24.9 | 69.7 | 69.3 | 70.0 |
Overweight, 25-29.9 | 73.9 | 74.1 | 73.4 |
Obese, ≥30 | 78.7 | 78.4 | 78.7 |
Figure. Systolic blood pressure and
triglyceride levels differed significantly for obese adults depending on
their LTPA level. Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; LTPA, leisure-time
physical activity.
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