Interrelationship Amongst Selected Metabolic Markers andBody Fat Distribution ofSedentary Mid Age Men
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 3
Abstract
The objective of the present study was to find out the relationship between body fat distribution and selected metabolic variables of Bengalee mid-age males who confine themselves within physical activities required for routine living only.15 working men aged 35-45 years were selected from Birbhum district of West Bengal, India as subjects for this study. Body fat distribution and selected metabolic markers were chosen as parameters. Body fat distribution was assessed from Body mass index (BMI), Waist to hip ratio (WHR) & % Body fat (BF) while selected metabolic variables were Systolic & diastolic blood pressure (SBP & DBP), fasting Blood glucose (BG), blood Triglycerides (BTGc), blood Cholesterol (BCh), HDL, LDL and VLDL. All tests and measuring procedures were standard. Descriptive statistics was used as statistical tool and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation was computed to find out associations amongst parameters. The level of significance was set at 0.05.The result revealed that there were significant relationship between BMI and blood triglycerides; VLDL and Systolic blood pressure.
Authors and Affiliations
Arup Gayen, Prof. Sagarika Bandyopadhyay, Dr Arkapal Bandyopadhyay
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