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Is There A Relationship Between Physical Inactivity And Visceral Fat Accumulation In Pregnant Women?, Ashlyn R. Showalter, Danielle Brown
Is There A Relationship Between Physical Inactivity And Visceral Fat Accumulation In Pregnant Women?, Ashlyn R. Showalter, Danielle Brown
Symposium of Student Scholars
Association of Physical Inactivity with Visceral Fat Accumulation in Pregnant Women
Ashlyn Showalter, Danielle Brown
Introduction: Abdominal obesity is associated with chronic diseases such as obesity and coronary artery disease (1). Abdominal (or visceral) fat is strongly correlated with an inactive and sedentary lifestyle. Recent research shows that pregnancy is associated with high levels of visceral fat beyond appropriate levels; however, no studies have linked them with physical inactivity. Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between physical inactivity and high visceral fat accumulation in pregnancy.
Methods:
•We recruited eleven pregnant women who are currently in …
Chairing Transition: Leading A Department Through A Merger, David M. Keller
Chairing Transition: Leading A Department Through A Merger, David M. Keller
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
This session will focus discussion on the impact of merging pre-existing departments and/or colleges to form a new entity on Chair leadership strategies. Participants will discuss factors to be considered to ensure successful transition for the department and maximize growth in the new entity.