Increaseing Physical Activity in Daily Life.
- Author:
Yeo Jin MOON
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- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Obesity; Diabetes; Physical activity; Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
- MeSH: Body Weight; Diet; Energy Intake; Energy Metabolism; Life Style; Motor Activity; Obesity; Thermogenesis; Weight Gain
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(1):41-44
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Evidence from several studies indicates that obesity and weight gain are associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Obesity occurs when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure over a protracted period of time. The energy expenditure associated with everyday activity is commonly referred to as Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT). Increasing NEAT, improving diet, and sustaining these lifestyle changes can reduce body weight. This paper provides evidence that NEAT is important in understanding the cause of weight gain and in developing effective treatments for weight control.
