Michael K Boit
Biographic Data
| ID | 4220847 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael K Boit |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael K |
| FAMILY NAME | Boit |
| SIGNATURE | BOIT M K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kenyatta University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Physical activity energy expenditure and cardiometabolic health in three rural Kenyan populations
Free-living PAEE is strongly inversely associated with cardiometabolic risk in rural Kenyans. Differences between ethnic groups in this association were observed but were explained by differences in central adiposity. Therefore, targeted interventions to increase PAEE are more likely to be effective in subgroups with high central adiposity, such as Maasai with low levels of PAEE
When celebrity athletes are 'social movement entrepreneurs
This paper reports findings from a study of the role played by high-profile Kenyan runners in the organization of Run-for-Peace events that took place in response to election-related violence in Kenya in late 2007 and early 2008. Acknowledging concerns expressed by some sociologists of sport about the role of celebrity athletes in the sport for development and peace movement, we suggest that in the particular contexts we studied, high-profile ath…
Abdominal obesity has the highest impact on metabolic profile in an overweight African population
WC and VAT thickness were the strongest anthropometric predictors for the metabolic profile in overweight adult Kenyans. WC is useful in clinical practice for the diagnosis of metabolically unhealthy fat accumulation in an African setting
Dietary patterns, food and macronutrient intakes among adults in three ethnic groups in rural Kenya
Objective To compare dietary patterns and food and macronutrient intakes among adults in three ethnic groups in rural Kenya. Design In the present cross-sectional study, dietary intake was estimated in adult volunteers using two non-consecutive interactive 24 h recalls. Dietary patterns were assessed from the number of meals and snacks per day and from the food items and major food groups registered, and their contribution to energy intake (EI) w…
Obesity and regional fat distribution in Kenyan populations
Abdominal visceral and subcutaneous fat thickness was higher with urban residency. A high prevalence of overweight and obesity was found. The Maasai had the highest overall fat accumulation
When celebrity athletes are 'social movement entrepreneurs
This paper reports findings from a study of the role played by high-profile Kenyan runners in the organization of Run-for-Peace events that took place in response to election-related violence in Kenya in late 2007 and early 2008. Acknowledging concerns expressed by some sociologists of sport about the role of celebrity athletes in the sport for development and peace movement, we suggest that in the particular contexts we studied, high-profile ath…
Obesity and regional fat distribution in Kenyan populations
Abdominal visceral and subcutaneous fat thickness was higher with urban residency. A high prevalence of overweight and obesity was found. The Maasai had the highest overall fat accumulation
Dietary patterns, food and macronutrient intakes among adults in three ethnic groups in rural Kenya
Objective To compare dietary patterns and food and macronutrient intakes among adults in three ethnic groups in rural Kenya. Design In the present cross-sectional study, dietary intake was estimated in adult volunteers using two non-consecutive interactive 24 h recalls. Dietary patterns were assessed from the number of meals and snacks per day and from the food items and major food groups registered, and their contribution to energy intake (EI) w…
Abdominal obesity has the highest impact on metabolic profile in an overweight African population
WC and VAT thickness were the strongest anthropometric predictors for the metabolic profile in overweight adult Kenyans. WC is useful in clinical practice for the diagnosis of metabolically unhealthy fat accumulation in an African setting
When celebrity athletes are 'social movement entrepreneurs
This paper reports findings from a study of the role played by high-profile Kenyan runners in the organization of Run-for-Peace events that took place in response to election-related violence in Kenya in late 2007 and early 2008. Acknowledging concerns expressed by some sociologists of sport about the role of celebrity athletes in the sport for development and peace movement, we suggest that in the particular contexts we studied, high-profile ath…
Physical activity energy expenditure and cardiometabolic health in three rural Kenyan populations
Free-living PAEE is strongly inversely associated with cardiometabolic risk in rural Kenyans. Differences between ethnic groups in this association were observed but were explained by differences in central adiposity. Therefore, targeted interventions to increase PAEE are more likely to be effective in subgroups with high central adiposity, such as Maasai with low levels of PAEE
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Anthropometry (3 works) · Biology (3 works) · Kenya (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Endocrinology (2 works)