Nutrição e Saúde Cardiovascular – Artigo 10
Sedentary lifestyle is associated with
metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors
independent of physical activity
Background: Sedentary behavior is a main risk factor for cardiovascular
disease and mortality. Aim: To investigate the association between
sedentary behavior and metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors.
Material and Methods: We assessed 322 participants aged between 18 to 65 years. Physical activity and sedentary behavior were measured with
accelerometers (Actigraph®). Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference,
percentage of body fat, diet and blood markers (glucose, ...