1. Correlation of Adiponectin and Leptin with Anthropometrics and Behavioral and Physical Performance in Overweight and Obese Chinese College Students.
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Sun, Jingyu, Chen, Jiajia, and Cicchella, Antonio
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CHINESE-speaking students , *PHYSICAL mobility , *DIETARY patterns , *SEDENTARY lifestyles , *ASIANS - Abstract
Simple Summary: We studied a population of overweight and obese Chinese university students. Obesity, which was previously limited to the Western world, has emerged in Asia and China in recent years. Owing to the massive population of the Asian region, even effects on a small percentage of this population correspond to substantial problems. University students are an at-risk group for obesity due to the sedentary lifestyle imposed by their heavy study schedule. We measured the physical capacities, as well as several biochemical and behavioral variables, of Chinese students. We measured the blood levels of two multifunctional hormones, namely leptin (LEP) and adiponectin (ADPN), and levels of physical activity. We found that in obese students, physical capacities are linked with the hormone ADPN, which has been hypothesized to be linked with muscle development. We also found that sleep was associated with the blood levels of LEP and ADPN. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first work to provide data on the association of LEP and ADPN with behavioral, physical, and biochemical variability in overweight and obese Asian populations. Such an association has potential for use as a comparison tool. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship of leptin (LEP) and adiponectin (ADPN) with other circulating fat markers, physical capacity, behaviors, and anthropometric indices in a population of overweight and obese Chinese university students. LEP and ADPN levels, as well as behavioral, anthropometric, biochemical, and performance characteristics, were measured. Method: A total of 17 anthropometric parameters, 8 questionnaires (investigating quality of life, sleep, eating, perceived functioning, stress, and depression), 9 biochemical parameters, and 12 functional parameters were investigated. Results: In contrast to previous studies, our work found an unusually strong relationship between LEP and ADPN (r = 0.961, p = 0.000) that can be related to ethnicity. We also found that LEP and ADPN were associated with stress and bodily pain. A total of 12 anthropometric measures were also associated with LEP/ADNP levels. Moreover, LEP and ADPN were found to be related to lower limb, hand, and abdominal strength; blood pressure; and basic metabolism. However, we did not find associations with sleep; eating habits; or cardiovascular fitness, which was measured in the form of resting heart rate and VO2max. Conclusion: This study reveals new relationships of LEP and ADPN with selected anthropometric and behavioral parameters in obese Chinese college students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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