Television Watching and Other Sedentary Behaviors in Relation to Risk of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women

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Authors

Walter C. Willett · Harvard University Press

JoAnn E. Manson · Harvard University Press

Abstract

Independent of exercise levels, sedentary behaviors, especially TV watching, were associated with significantly elevated risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, whereas even light to moderate activity was associated with substantially lower risk. This study emphasizes the importance of reducing prolonged TV watching and other sedentary behaviors for preventing obesity and diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Eating Disorders and Behaviors Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 289, Issue 14, pp. 1785-1785

DOI: 10.1001/jama.289.14.1785

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