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The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Body Composition In Individuals With Type-1 Diabetes
Naus, Jenny
Naus, Jenny
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2015
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2015-05-01
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Physical activity has been considered important for the management of diabetes, along with diet and medication. There has been lots of research examining the importance of physical activity for controlling type-2 diabetes, but research looking at physical activity as a way to help control type-1 diabetes along with insulin is limited. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and body composition in individuals with type-1 diabetes. This study consisted of 10 young adults aged 16 to 22. There were five males and five females. Subjects were recruited by word of mouth and from a summer camp for individuals with diabetes. All participants were measured for height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, percent body fat, calculated BMI, and hip-to-waist ratio. Percent fat and BMI were calculated using the DEXA, the gold standard for body composition. Physical activity was measured using accelerometry. Physical activity was then calculated to time spent in light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The results showed an association between lower amounts of physical activity and increased body mass index, percent fat, waist circumference, and waist to hip ratio for males. There was a statistical significance for the correlation between lower physical activity and increased physical activity for males. An association between lower physical activity and higher body mass index and higher percent fat. They hypothesis was supported for males, but the relationship between physical activity and body composition needs to be explored further for both males and females with type-1 diabetes.
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Type-1 Diabetes
Body Composition
Physical Activity
Body Composition
Physical Activity
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Kinesiology