Metabolic profile in two physically active Inuit groups consuming either a western or a traditional Inuit diet

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of regular physical activity on metabolic risk factors and blood pressure in Inuit with high BMI consuming a western diet (high amount of saturated fatty acids and carbohydrates with a high glycemic index). Study design: Cross sectional study, comparing Inuit eatin...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Main Authors: Munch-Andersen, Thor, Olsen, David B., Søndergaard, Hans, Daugaard, Jens R., Bysted, Anette, Christensen, Dirk L., Saltin, Bengt, Helge, Jørn W.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Insulin resistance
Physical activity
Metabolic syndrome
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Greenland
Qaanaaq
Circumpolar Health
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
inuit
Online Access:https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/23fbf3a3-50c1-458a-a799-c920ceeb3349
https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v71i0.17342

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