Association of Physical Activity and Dietary Quality with Weight, Ectopic Fat, and Insulin Resistance in South Asian Men and Women: The MASALA Study

The South Asian population has a disproportionately higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and ASCVD mortality compared to other ethnic groups. Unhealthy dietary patterns, lower physical activity, higher levels of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, lower adiponectin levels, and higher lipoproteins have been implicated. The effects of activity levels and dietary quality on weight, body fat, and insulin resistance among South Asians is not well understood.
Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - Category: Lipidology Authors: Tags: Metabolic Syndrome Source Type: research