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Body Composition Analyzer
Long-term effects of premature birth on somatic development in women through adolescence and adulthood
To evaluate the long-term consequences of preterm birth on anthropometric parameters in women in adolescence and into adulthood.
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Energy expenditure for massage therapists during performing selected classical massage techniques.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the intensity of the effort and energy expenditure in the course of performing selected classical massage techniques and to assess the workload of a massage therapist during a work shift.
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Effects of 6-week Nordic walking training on body composition and antioxidant status for women > 55 years of age
This study examined the effects of 6-week Nordic walking (NW) workout with individually customized intensity, on the body composition, and oxidative stress biomarkers for women > 55 years of age.
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Association between visceral obesity and hepatitis C infection stratified by gender: a cross-sectional study in Taiwan
The global prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is approximately 2%–3%, and the prevalence of the positive anti-HCV antibody has been increasing. Several studies have evaluated regional adipose tissue distribution and metabolism over the past decades. However, no study has focused on the gender difference in visceral obesity among patients with HCV infection.
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A Comparison of Waist-to-Hip Ratio Cutoff Points in a Large Sample of Southern Iranian Adults with Two Standard Procedures and Asian Studies
The current study aimed at comparing WHR cutoff points for a large sample of Southern Iranian adults with 2 standard procedures and Asian studies.
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The Effect of a Lifestyle Modification Education on Adiposity Measures in Overweight and Obese Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients
Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a lifestyle modification education on adiposity measures, physical activity, and total calorie intake in overweight and obese NAFLD patients.
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FREQUENCY AWARENESS AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, awareness and self-management of obesity among healthcare providers. This study also evaluated whether sociodemographic factors influence obesity and obesity awareness and management among the participants.
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Serum Iron:Ferritin Ratio Predicts Healthy Body Composition and Reduced Risk of Severe Fatty Liver in Young Adult Women
This study investigated the association between serum iron biomarkers and fatty liver severity in 117 adult women (control: n = 19 and NAFLD: n = 98). The specific aims were as follows: (1) to assess the age-specific association between serum iron biomarkers and body composition; and (2) to identify the iron-specific dietary pattern associated with fatty liver severity.
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Effects of Diet Intervention on Body Composition in the Elderly with Chronic Kidney Disease
It has been uncertain that low protein diet for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may predispose to malnutrition. The study aimed to investigate the effects of low protein diet on body composition of CKD patients and analyze the influence of age.
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Fat mass, fat-free mass, and resting metabolic rate in weight-stable sleeve gastrectomy patients compared with weight-stable nonoperated patients
To assess FM, FFM, and RMR, in a selected and homogenous population of weight-stable SG patients (WSSG) and compare them with those obtained from healthy normal weight-stable nonoperated (WSNO) volunteers controls of similar sex, age, and BMI.
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