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Comparative Analysis of Fat Distribution, Cardiometabolic Risk Indicators, and Insulin Sensitivity in Active Versus Passive School Commuters

  • By

  • David Rodriguez-Sanchez

  • Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado

  • Maria Medrano

  • Fernando Idoate

  • Rafael Cabeza

  • Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez

  • Idoia Labayen

  • July 1, 2026

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    Active commuting to school (ACS) is associated with healthier body composition and better cardiometabolic profiles in children.

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    Different fat depots, such as visceral and intermuscular fat, may have distinct roles in cardiometabolic health.

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    The study analyzed MRI-derived fat depots and cardiometabolic risk factors in children based on their commuting mode.

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    Participants included children aged 8–14 years, with a focus on those with overweight or obesity and normal weight.

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    The research aims to clarify the relationship between ACS and specific fat depots to inform public health strategies.

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Differences in Fat Depots, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Insulin Resistance Between Active and Passive School Commuters

  • by David Rodriguez-Sanchez, Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado, Maria Medrano, Fernando Idoate, Rafael Cabeza, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Idoia Labayen

  • July 1, 2026

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