Table 2.
Energy Expended and Time Spent Engaging in Physical Activity Intensity Categories Among Adults by LEP 19 G>A Genotype.
| Variable | GG (N= 103) | AA/GA (N=139 ) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical activity index (kcal/wk) | 2961.9±246.8 | 2491.2±205.5 |
| Vigorous intensity PA (kcal/wk) | 1273.3±176.8 | 718.0±147.2* |
| Moderate intensity PA (kcal/wk) | 629.6±107.2 | 530.4±89.3 |
| Sports and recreation (kcal/wk) | 1922.8±226.0 | 1328.6±188.2* |
| Light intensity PA (hr/wk) | 39.7±1.6 | 35.0±1.4* |
| Sitting (hr/wk) | 40.8±1.9 | 43.8±1.6 |
Values are means ±SE. Covariates included age and body mass index. LEP, Leptin; A, LEP A19 allele; G, LEP G19 allele
*
GG vs AA/GA, p<0.05