The exercise program didn't affect fat stored in organs like the liver or muscles in these women. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

Ectopic fat content did not change after exercise training in black South African women with obesity.

Original Statement

“AIRg, ISR and FE_L, VAT, SAT and ectopic fat were unaltered after exercise training.”

From study:Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The abstract states ectopic fat was 'unaltered', which is a descriptive claim about no change, and the study design supports this.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2020 Jul

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

Score: 53

DOI: 10.1530/eje-19-0957

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