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Body Composition and Metabolic Health In Asian Individuals

The purpose of this research study is to measure metabolic health and body composition in East, South and Southeast Asian individuals to see how they are related.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 35 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

Your participation will include: - One 1.5-2hr study visit to the HEAL Laboratory on the UNC-CH Campus  -Body composition assessments (fat mass, %body fat, muscle mass, bone health)  -Resting metabolic rate measurement -Submaximal exercise test -Questionnaires about diet, sleep, and physical activity 

Incentives

You will receive a print out of your body composition and resting metabolic rate masurements.

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
2 hours

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

you are 18-35 yrs old
identify as East, South or Southeast Aasian
you exercise 2 times or more a week

Not eligible if:

you take medication that alters body composition or metabolism
you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
you are a competitive athlete or engage in >150 min of vigorous exercise per week
you have been told you should not exercise

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Malia Blue
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Minority Health

IRB Number

25-0820

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