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The effect of non-exercise activity thermogenesis on subjects with metabolic syndrome : a proof of concept study in Qatar
Joint Authors
Bener, Abd al-Bari
Hammudah, Samir
Zirie, Mahmud Ali
al-Hamaq, Abd Allah
Chandra, Prem
Musa, Olivia
Santos, Hildemar Dos
Tonstad, Serena
Source
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2013), pp.12-18, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-06-30
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Total human energy expenditure is divided into three major components; resting metabolic rate, thermic effect of food, and activity thermogenesis which is divided into exercise and non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).
In this study, NEAT was used as a lifestyle intervention on subjects with metabolic syndrome.
200 eligible patients from the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at Hamad Medical Hospital in Doha, Qatar were assigned to an intervention (n ¼ 100) or control (n ¼ 100) group and followed for one year.
The intervention group was advised to practice NEAT enhancing activities, while the control group was not advised about NEAT.
Measurements of waist circumference, weight, BMI, blood pressure, glucose and lipid profile were assessed at baseline, six months and 1 year.
After 1 year 52 intervention and 55 control subjects completed the study.
The results revealed no statistically significant differences in metabolic syndrome components between the two randomized groups.
The amount of recommended NEAT activity appears to have been too small to influence study outcomes.
Future studies in similar populations may need to consider the high dropout rate, and use of incentives or other interventions to increase compliance and retention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hammudah, Samir& Bener, Abd al-Bari& Zirie, Mahmud Ali& al-Hamaq, Abd Allah& Chandra, Prem& Musa, Olivia…[et al.]. 2013. The effect of non-exercise activity thermogenesis on subjects with metabolic syndrome : a proof of concept study in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.12-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368959
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hammudah, Samir…[et al.]. The effect of non-exercise activity thermogenesis on subjects with metabolic syndrome : a proof of concept study in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 22, no. 1 (2013), pp.12-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368959
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hammudah, Samir& Bener, Abd al-Bari& Zirie, Mahmud Ali& al-Hamaq, Abd Allah& Chandra, Prem& Musa, Olivia…[et al.]. The effect of non-exercise activity thermogenesis on subjects with metabolic syndrome : a proof of concept study in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.12-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368959
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 18
Record ID
BIM-368959