A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Clustered metabolic risk and leisure-time physical activity in adolescents: effect of dose?



Authors: Pahkala K., Heinonen O.J., Lagström H., Hakala P., Hakanen M., Hernelahti M., Ruottinen S., Sillanmäki L., Rönnemaa T., Viikari J., Raitakari O.T., Simell O.

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Publication year: 2012

Journal: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Journal name in source: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Journal acronym: BRIT J SPORT MED

Number in series: 2

Volume: 46

Issue: 2

First page : 131

Last page: 137

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0306-3674

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2010.073239(external)


Abstract

Conclusion Sedentary adolescents had an increased risk for clustered metabolic risk compared with physically more active peers. Only minor extra benefit was obtained when LTPA increased over 30 MET h/week. Focus in the prevention of clustered risk should especially be on avoiding sedentary lifestyle.



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