scholarly journals Household income and spiritual well-being but not body mass index as determinants of poor self-rated health among African American adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda M. Powell-Young
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
African American ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Household Income ◽  
African American Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

scholarly journals Well-Being and the Lifestyle Habits of the Spanish Population: The Association between Subjective Well-Being and Eating Habits

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1553
Author(s):  
Laura Cabiedes-Miragaya ◽  
Cecilia Diaz-Mendez ◽  
Isabel García-Espejo
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spanish Population ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Independent Variables

The so-called Mediterranean diet is not simply a collection of foodstuffs but an expression of the culture of the countries of the south of Europe, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Despite the link between food and culture, little has been studied about how diet contributes to the well-being of the population. This article aims to analyze the association between subjective well-being and the eating habits of the Spanish population in order to gain a better understanding of the subjective well-being that food culture produces. For this study, we used a representative sample of the Spanish adult population from a survey by the Sociological Research Center (CIS 2017). Three indicators of subjective well-being were used: perceived health, life satisfaction, and feeling of happiness. The independent variables relating to eating habits considered in the analysis were, among others, how often meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, and sweets were consumed; how the food was prepared; how often meals were eaten out at restaurants or cafés and how often they were eaten with family or friends. Other independent variables related to lifestyle habits were also included in the analysis, in particular, physical exercise and body mass index. We used ordinal logistic regressions and multiple linear regression models. Our findings coincide in large measure with those obtained in earlier studies where perceived health and income play a key role in evaluating subjective well-being. In turn, several variables related to lifestyle habits, such as consuming sweets and fruits, social interaction around meals, exercising, and body mass index, were also associated with subjective well-being.

Effect of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity on Body Mass Index Among the Students of University of Lahore

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health

Nutrition has fundamental role in the well-being of any individual. The intake of proper diet along with any kind of regular activity is essential for obtaining good health.

Anaesthetic Management of a Super Morbid Obese Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (32) ◽  
pp. 3039-3042
Author(s):  
Lekshmi Raj Jalaja ◽  
Stuti Lohia ◽  
Priyadarsini Bentur ◽  
Ravi Ramgiri
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Multisystem Disorder ◽  
Increased Risk

‘Obesity’ is defined as a condition with excess body fat to the extent that health and well-being are adversely affected and uses a class system based on the body mass index (BMI), by the world health organization (WHO). Anaesthetic management of morbidly obese is challenging, as there is an increased risk of perioperative respiratory insufficiency and supplemental oxygen must be given throughout recovery period. The incidence of morbid obesity continues to grow and anaesthesiologists are exposed to obese patients presenting for various procedures. The prevalence of obesity is on the upward trend worldwide. Obesity is a multisystem disorder, involving the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and therefore, undergoing a surgical procedure under anaesthesia may entail a considerable risk. Thus, a multidisciplinary approach is required in treating such patients. Quantification of the extent of obesity is done using the body mass index. BMI is defined as the relationship between weight and height (weight [kg] / height2 [m2 ]).

scholarly journals Stronger Association between Nucleus Accumbens Density and Body Mass Index in Low-Income and African American Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. p107
Author(s):  
Shervin Assari
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
African American ◽  
Nucleus Accumbens ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Ses Differences

Background: The nucleus accumbens’ (NAc) size, function, and density influence individuals’ body mass index (BMI). However, little is known about racial and socioeconomic status (SES) differences in the role of NAc density as a predictor of childhood BMI. Objectives: We used the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) data to investigate racial and SES differences in the effect of NAc density on childhood BMI. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 9497 children between ages 9 and 10. Mixed-effects regression models were used to analyze the data. The predictor variable was NAc density measured using diffusion MRI (dMRI). The outcome variable was BMI, operationalized as a continuous variable. Covariates included sex, age, ethnicity, family structure, and parental education. Race (White, African American, Asian, and Other/mixed) and household income (< 50k, 50-100 k, and 100+ k) were the moderators. Results: High NAc diffusion tension (density) was predictive of higher BMI, net of covariates. However, the positive association between NAc density and BMI was stronger in African Americans than in White, and in low-income than in high-income children. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that although high NAc has implications for children’s BMI, this effect varies across racial and SES groups. More research should be performed on the role of obesogenic environments in altering the effect of NAc on childhood BMI.

Exploring Psychosocial Task Resolution and Self-Concept among African-American Adolescents

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 803-810
Author(s):  
Craig C. Brookins
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
African American Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Developmental Task ◽  
Multiple Components ◽  
Highly Correlated

Developmental task resolution and self-concept of adolescents were examined for a sample of 110 African-American youth. The Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory was used to measure Erikson's stages of psychological development and the Bronstein-Cruz Child/Adolescent Self-concept and Adjustment Scale was used to measure multiple components of the self-concept. Scores for Self-concept and Resolution of Identity stages were highly correlated although scores on Resolution of Identity, commonly seen as the primary psychosocial task of adolescence, were not related to scores on either Emotional Well-being or Family Relations. The results are discussed in terms of improving understanding of relationships between processes in development, identity, and other salient psychosocial variables.

Excessive Screen Time and Psychosocial Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Body Mass Index, Sleep Duration, and Parent-Child Interaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 202 ◽  
pp. 157-162.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Zhao ◽  
Yunting Zhang ◽  
Fan Jiang ◽  
Patrick Ip ◽  
Frederick Ka Wing Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child Interaction ◽  
Parent Child
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