Metabolic Syndrome at a Predominantly Hispanic Institution in South Texas among Kinesiology Majors 18-30 Years Old

Authors

Juan Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Marsha Davenport, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eliza Renolla, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Abigail Cartagenas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Daniella Escamilla, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Karen Chandler, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Layne Jorgensen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rick Gray, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Soojin Yoo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2015

Abstract

The article presents a study that determined the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Kinesiology majors at a predominantly Hispanic institution in south Texas. Topics include students' predisposition for diabetes, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance, components of metabolic syndrome and gender differences in physical and metabolic characteristics.

Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, J., Davenport, M., Renolla, E., Cartagenas, A., Escamilla, D., Chandler, K., Jorgensen, L., Gray, R., & Soojin Yoo. (2015). Metabolic Syndrome at a Predominantly Hispanic Institution in South Texas among Kinesiology Majors 18-30 Years Old. TAHPERD Journal, 83(3), 8–12.