Dissertation
The relationships of lifetime physical activity and diet to telomere length in current ultra-endurance exercisers
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00503
Abstract
Ultra-endurance exercise involves prolonged periods of physical activity covering a distance of more than the standard marathon (42.195 km) or greater than 6 hours in duration. 1 Worldwide participation in ultra-endurance exercise continues to increase, yet there is minimal research on the individuals who engage in this form of physical activity. Specifically, there is little information on the physical activity and dietary habits of ultra-endurance exercisers or how this form of extreme exercise influences the ageing process. Ageing at the cellular level is frequently assessed through the measurement of telomere length. Telomeres are repeating segments of DNA located at the end of chromosomes that help promote genomic stability. This project consisted of a series of three separate but related investigations designed to determine the relationships between physical activity and diet on telomere length in current ultra-endurance exercisers.
Details
- Title
- The relationships of lifetime physical activity and diet to telomere length in current ultra-endurance exercisers
- Authors
- Karen Birkenhead
- Contributors
- Colin Solomon (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00503
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451375402621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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