@article{0c09c420a34f48489fed1f323671a8c5,
title = "Do physical activity and aerobic fitness moderate the association between birth weight and metabolic risk in youth? The European Youth Heart Study",
abstract = "AbstractObjective: Lower birth weight has been associated with greater risk of metabolic diseases. This study aimed to examine whether physical activity and aerobic fitness may modify associations between birth weigh and metabolic risk. Research Design and Methods: The European Youth Heart Study is a population based study of 9 and 15 year olds (n=1,254). Birth weight was maternally reported. Skin fold measures were used to calculate body fat and Fat Mass Index (FMI=fat mass(kg)/height(2)). Insulin was measured using fasting blood samples. Physical activity was measured using a hip worn accelerometer (MTI Actigraph) for >600 minutes/day for ≥3 days, and expressed as 'average activity' (counts per minute) and time spent in above moderate intensity activity (MVPA, >2000 cpm). Aerobic fitness was assessed using a maximal cycle ergometry test (watts/kg FFM). Results: Higher birth weight was associated with higher FMI ({\ss}=0.49, 95%CI: 0.21, 0.80, p=0.001) and greater waist circumference ({\ss}=0.90, 95%CI: 0.32, 1.47, p",
author = "Ridgway, {Charlotte L} and Soren Brage and Anderssen, {Sigmund A} and Sardinha, {Luis B} and Andersen, {Lars Bo} and Ulf Ekelund",
year = "2011",
month = jan,
doi = "10.2337/dc10-1178",
language = "English",
volume = "34",
pages = "187--92",
journal = "Diabetes Care",
issn = "0149-5992",
publisher = "American Diabetes Association",
number = "1",
}