Trinady Moore

Date of Award

5-2024

Degree Type

Honors College Thesis

Academic Program

Biological Sciences BS

Department

Biological Sciences

First Advisor

Riley Galloway, Ph.D.

Advisor Department

Human Performance and Recreation; Kinesiology

Abstract

Insulin resistance can impair bodily responses to insulin and the uptake of glucose within the human body. This imparity has many consequences and can more commonly cause Type II Diabetes.1 This study focuses on how different lifestyle modifications can be used to combat the sensitivity to insulin within the body. The sample included forty-one adults whose ages varied from 18 to 35 years old. The participants completed a VO2max test, blood glucose test, and a 31- item food frequency survey. These tests and survey questions revealed the correction between the participants’ age, blood glucose levels, VO2max score, and diet score. A statistically significant correlation was found between the VO2max results and the diet score; the r=0.720 and its p=0.001. The next significant correlation was with the blood glucose test and the diet score (r=-0.663, p=0.001). Also, the variables between the VO2max results and the blood glucose test created a r= -0.188 and a p= 0.240. From this, the study found that individuals with a higher diet score and a more balanced diet had an increase in their VO2max levels (which equates to a better physical fitness). Also, a good diet was also correlated with a decrease in glucose levels within participants. Meanwhile, a low VO2max score, and unbalanced diet increase blood glucose levels. From these findings, it was concluded that if a healthy and well-balanced diet is combined with sufficient physical activity, the effects of insulin resistance will decrease within young adults.

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