Article

Relationship between salivary androstenedione levels, body composition and physical activity levels in young girls

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 17 , issue 1 , 2012 , pages: 44–50

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2012.10872273

Author(s): AJ McKune Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences, , KD Du Bose Activity Promotion Laboratory, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, United States of America

Keywords: androstenedione , obesity , physical activity , women , girls

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Abstract

Background: High androgenic activity in adolescent girls and adult women is associated with adiposity and metabolic disturbances. This study examined the relationship between salivary androstenedione levels, body composition, and physical activity levels in young girls.

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