Summarizing the articles in "Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008", the paper elaborates on the role of physical activity in preventing and treating metabolic syndrome, type Ⅰ diabetes, Type Ⅱ diabetes, macrovascular risks in diabetes, diabetic microvascular complications, diabetic nephropathy and gestational diabetes. At the same time, the paper discusses the dose-response of physical activity in preventing and treating different metabolic diseases as well as the safety of physical activity. It clearly defines the key role of physical activity in preventing and treating metabolic syndrome and type Ⅱ diabetes. |