Does being less active make us gain weight? global study investigates
NCT ID NCT02925156
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at how the calories people burn through physical activity relate to body weight and diabetes risk. Researchers tracked 2,500 Black adults from Ghana, South Africa, Seychelles, Jamaica, and the US over two years. They used activity monitors and special water tests to measure energy use, aiming to understand if lower activity levels help explain rising obesity rates.
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Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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