The Impact of the Distribution of Adipose Tissue on the Occurrence of Metabolic Disorders and the Level of Cardiopulmonary Fitness

A body composition analysis was performed using the bioelectroimpedance method using the Maltron BioScan 920-2 analyzer

An assessment of the status of nutrition based on anthropometric measurements was carried out.

An interview questionnaire concerning the duration of obesity and past diseases was collected. Moreover, the diet and nutritional status were assessed.

The concentrations of the following parameters were determined from the blood serum: fasting glucose, fasting insulin, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol fraction, HDL cholesterol fraction, triglycerides, C-reactive protein (CRP), uric acid, creatinine, and aminotrasferases: alanine (ALT) and aspartate (AST). On the basis of fasting glucose and fasting insulin, the HOMA - IR insulin resistance index was calculated.

Cardiopulmonary fitness was assessed using the Modified Bruce protocol

A 7-day nutrition interview was collected. The supply of energy, protein (including amino acids), fat (including fatty acids), carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals in the usual diet was assessed.