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The Influence Of Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, And Physical Activity On Serum Ggt In College Drinkers, Gillian Mackey
The Influence Of Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, And Physical Activity On Serum Ggt In College Drinkers, Gillian Mackey
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
Purpose: To test the effect of body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical activity levels on serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) among college students who consume alcohol. Methods: Seven male and nine female subjects over 21 years old completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification (AUDIT), a maximal treadmill test to measure maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), a DEXA scan for body fat percentage, and a venous blood draw for serum GGT. In addition, subjects were assessed with respect to average daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) via continuously worn (while awake) accelerometer for one week. Subjects were grouped based on AUDIT scores [ …