Physical Activity is Related to Fatty Liver Marker in Obese Youth, Independently of Central Obesity or Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most frequent complications associated with excess adiposity and has been identified as the leading cause of liver disease in pediatric populations worldwide. Because cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is related to physical activity (PA) levels, a...

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Main Authors: Clarice Martins, Luisa Aires, Ismael Freitas Júnior, Gustavo Silva, Alexandre Silva, Luís Lemos, Jorge Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/abstresearcha.php?id=jssm-14-103.xml