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Effects of Body Composition on Vascular Health in Females with a Healthy Body Weight
Sponsor: Ball State University
Summary
Most of the time, body weight is evaluated by looking at the ratio of your weight to your height. This measurement is called body mass index or BMI. However, BMI does not account for what your body is actually made up of (e.g., body fat versus muscle), which may be more important for determining cardiovascular disease risk. The investigators aim to understand vascular health in females with a "healthy" BMI with differing amounts of body fat and muscle mass. We will have participants come to the lab for two different study visits. At one visit, participants will eat a meal high in fat, and at the other visit, participants will undergo a stress task.
Official title: Resting Indicators of Vascular Health and Cardiovascular Reactivity in Females with "Normal-Weight Obesity"
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-02-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
high-fat meal
Participants will report fasted and consume two Jimmy Dean breakfast bowls (sausage).
Stress
Participants will report fasted and undergo a mental stress task.
Locations (1)
Ball State University- Nutrition Assessment Lab
Muncie, Indiana, United States