Sitting too much? study links sedentary time to obesity risk in college freshmen

NCT ID NCT07392593

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study examined 821 first-year university students in Spain to understand how their physical activity and sitting habits relate to obesity and muscle/joint health. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure activity levels and body mass index (BMI) to classify weight. The goal was to identify at-risk students and inform simple, non-invasive prevention strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

    Madrid, Spain

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