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Sex-Specific Correlates of Metabolic Syndrome Risk in College-Aged Young Adults

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      Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      8
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
    • Contract Number:
      20085521518825
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Gender Differences; College Freshmen; Metabolism; Physiology; At Risk Persons; Life Style; Eating Habits; Physical Activity Level; Sleep; Body Weight; Body Composition; Drinking; Smoking; Stress Variables; Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Mental Health
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2020.1869751
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
      1940-3208
    • Abstract:
      Objective: To identify the sex-specific prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors and their physiological, psychosocial, and behavioral correlates in a college-aged population. Participants and methods: Cross-sectional assessment of MetS risk factors and potential correlates occurred in 379 first-year students (aged 18.34 ± 0.49 years, 67.3% female). Multivariable linear regression assessed the relationships between potential correlates and continuous MetS risk scores, derived from principal component analysis. Results: MetS risk factors were present in 58.4% of females and 68.5% of males, with 2.4% and 3.2% having defined MetS. In females, percent body fat ([beta] = 0.46, p < 0.001), stress ([beta] = 0.12, p = 0.031), % kcal from sugar ([beta] = 0.18, p = 0.001), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity ([beta]=-0.12, p = 0.036) were associated with risk score. Whereas, correlates in males included percent body fat ([beta] = 0.54, p < 0.001), C-reactive protein ([beta] = 0.15, p = 0.045), and AUDIT alcohol consumption score ([beta] = 0.15, p = 0.033). Conclusion: The sex-specific prevalence of MetS risk factors and correlates suggest that primary prevention strategies on college campuses should also follow a sex-specific approach.
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      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1371071