Age-related changes in total and regional fat distribution
Aging is associated with progressive changes in total and regional fat distribution that have
negative health consequences. Indeed, a preferential increase in abdominal fat, in particular …
negative health consequences. Indeed, a preferential increase in abdominal fat, in particular …
Does the relationship between waist circumference, morbidity and mortality depend on measurement protocol for waist circumference?
…, I Janssen, HS Kahn, PT Katzmarzyk, JL Kuk… - Obesity …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
There is currently no consensus regarding the optimal protocol for measurement of waist
circumference (WC), and no scientific rationale is provided for any of the WC protocols …
circumference (WC), and no scientific rationale is provided for any of the WC protocols …
Consequences of obesity and weight loss: a devil's advocate position
RE Brown, JL Kuk - obesity reviews, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is associated with multiple negative health consequences and current weight
management guidelines recommend all obese persons to lose weight. However, recent evidence …
management guidelines recommend all obese persons to lose weight. However, recent evidence …
Exercise‐induced reduction in obesity and insulin resistance in women: a randomized controlled trial
…, I Janssen, J Dawson, AM Kungl, JL Kuk… - Obesity …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: To determine the effects of equivalent diet‐ or exercise‐induced weight loss and
exercise without weight loss on subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and insulin sensitivity in …
exercise without weight loss on subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and insulin sensitivity in …
Visceral fat is an independent predictor of all‐cause mortality in men
JL Kuk, PT Katzmarzyk, MZ Nichaman, TS Church… - …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: To examine the independent associations of abdominal fat (visceral and subcutaneous)
and liver fat with all‐cause mortality. Research Methods and Procedures: Participants …
and liver fat with all‐cause mortality. Research Methods and Procedures: Participants …
Effects of aerobic versus resistance exercise without caloric restriction on abdominal fat, intrahepatic lipid, and insulin sensitivity in obese adolescent boys: a …
The optimal exercise modality for reductions of abdominal obesity and risk factors for type 2
diabetes in youth is unknown. We examined the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) versus …
diabetes in youth is unknown. We examined the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) versus …
[HTML][HTML] Waist circumference and abdominal adipose tissue distribution: influence of age and sex
JL Kuk, SJ Lee, SB Heymsfield, R Ross - The American journal of clinical …, 2005 - Elsevier
Background: The influence of age and sex on the distribution of abdominal adipose tissue
for a given waist circumference (WC) is unclear. Objective: The objective was to investigate …
for a given waist circumference (WC) is unclear. Objective: The objective was to investigate …
Effects of exercise modality on insulin resistance and functional limitation in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
…, R Hudson, K Kilpatrick, JL Kuk… - Archives of internal …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Background Authorities advocate that resistance and aerobic exercise are essential for
reducing risk factors for chronic disease and disability in older adults. However, the incremental …
reducing risk factors for chronic disease and disability in older adults. However, the incremental …
[HTML][HTML] Exercise without weight loss is an effective strategy for obesity reduction in obese individuals with and without Type 2 diabetes
SJ Lee, JL Kuk, LE Davidson… - Journal of applied …, 2005 - journals.physiology.org
It is unclear whether chronic exercise without caloric restriction or weight loss is a useful
strategy for obesity reduction in obese men with and without Type 2 diabetes (T2D). We …
strategy for obesity reduction in obese men with and without Type 2 diabetes (T2D). We …
Association of cardiorespiratory fitness, body mass index, and waist circumference to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
TS Church, JL Kuk, R Ross, EL Priest, E Biltoff, SN Blair - Gastroenterology, 2006 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: There is a need for more work examining the potential of physical
activity and/or weight control as a preventive and/or therapeutic option in the treatment of fatty …
activity and/or weight control as a preventive and/or therapeutic option in the treatment of fatty …