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Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults
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ISSN: 1661-7827
eISSN: 1660-4601
WOS ID: 000489178500132
Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-85072339229
PMID: 31514471
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Gallardo Alfaro L, Bibiloni Esteva MM, Mateos Alvarez D, Ugarriza Hierro L, Tur J. Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Sep 02;16(18):3358.Abstract
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus type 2 which may be reduced by practicing regular physical activity. Objective: To assess the leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of older adults with MetS and without MetS. Methods: Cross-sectional study of older adults (55-80 years old) from Balearic Islands (Spain) with MetS (n = 333; 55% men) and without MetS (n = 144; 43.8% men). LTPA was assessed with the validated Spanish version of the Minnesota LTPA Questionnaire. Two criteria of physically active were used: >150 min/week of moderate physical activity or >75 min/week of vigorous physical activity or a combination of both, and total leisure-time energy expenditure of >300 MET.min/day. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, anthropometric variables, MetS components, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) were also measured. Results: MetS subjects showed lower energy expenditure in LTPA, lower adherence to the MD, higher obesity and waist circumference, and were less active than non-MetS peers. LTPA increased as participants got older and there was higher LTPA intensity as educational level increased. Adherence to MD was as high as LTPA was. Conclusions: MetS is associated with physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. To increase LTPA recommendations and raise awareness in the population about the health benefits of PA and high adherence to MD is highly recommended.
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https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16183358MeSH
Metabolic SyndromeAged, 80 and over
Aged
Spain
Humans
Life Style
Leisure Activities
Middle Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Obesity
Male
Motor Activity
Female
Risk Factors
Diet, Mediterranean
Surveys and Questionnaires
Exercise
DeCS
Dieta MediterráneaEjercicio Físico
Síndrome Metabólico
Femenino
Actividad Motora
Masculino
Actividades Recreativas
Estudios Transversales
Factores de Riesgo
Humanos
Persona de Mediana Edad
Obesidad
Estilo de Vida
Anciano
Anciano de 80 o más Años
Encuestas y Cuestionarios
España
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