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BACKGROUND: The previous obesity research studies suggested that it is necessary to analyze effect size of physical education on obesity prevention. The purpose of the present study was to investigate...
After discussion about the need to develop an obesity educator training program and certification for obesity educators, the Education Committee of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity has...
Weight loss of as little as 5-10% can result in improvement in cardiovascular and metabolic risks associated with obesity. Despite use of any weight loss intervention, whether pharmacological or non-pharmacological,...
BACKGROUND: It has not been determined which obesity index might be most appropriate to predict nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Asian populations. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of...
Vasoconstriction is regulated by various ion channels expressed in the plasma membrane of vascular smooth muscle cells. In particular, potassium (K+) channel activity determines resting membrane potential and regulates intracellular...
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the association between physical activity and body fatness with serum vitamin D level in older adults.
METHODS: A total of 233 older adults (39 men and 194...