Maintaining a High Physical Activity Level Over 20 Years and Weight Gain

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 174-175
Author(s):  
D.C. Nieman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
High Physical Activity Level

scholarly journals Maintaining a High Physical Activity Level Over 20 Years and Weight Gain

JAMA ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 304 (23) ◽  
pp. 2603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlene L. Hankinson ◽  
Martha L. Daviglus ◽  
Claude Bouchard ◽  
Mercedes Carnethon ◽  
Cora E. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
High Physical Activity Level

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EATING HABITS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (10) ◽  
pp. 2120-2126
Author(s):  
Paulina Kiebuła ◽  
Katarzyna Tomczyk ◽  
Joanna Furman ◽  
Beata Łabuz-Roszak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
High Physical Activity Level

The aim: The study aimed to assess the association between the physical activity level and eating habits of primary school students. Material and methods: 139 children attending one of the Polish primary school or football school were included. The research tool was author’s anonymous survey. Results: The high physical activity level was observed in 34.1% of boys and in 8.8% of girls. As the level of physical activity increased, the consumption of vegetables and fruits also increased. Whole grain bread, coarse-grained groats, whole grain pasta and brown rice were more popular among students with a high physical activity level. The greater the physical activity, the greater the amount of water drank by students. The consumption of sweets, fast food, and ready-made meals, such as frozen pizza or Chinese soup, decreased with increased physical activity. The choice of healthier substitutes for unhealthy snacks was declared by students with moderate or high physical activity level. There was no correlation between BMI and age and the physical activity level. Girls were less active than boys. Conclusions: More active physically children had better eating habits and were more aware of healthy eating principles than less active people.

scholarly journals Weight Gain during Systemic Oncologic Therapy for Breast Cancer: Changes in Food Intake and Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Aurélio Da Silva Ribeiro-Sousa ◽  
Isabelle Mastelaro ◽  
Fernanda Maris Peria ◽  
Hélio Angotti Carrara ◽  
Jurandyr Moreira de Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Oncologic Treatment ◽  
Oncologic Therapy

Introduction: Weight gain frequently occurs during treatment for breast cancer. Objective: To evaluate changes in dietary intake and physical activity in the weight evolution of women on systemic oncologic treatment for breast cancer. Method: The prospective and comparative study included 89 women submitted to systemic oncologic treatment for breast cancer, grouped according to the occurrence of weight gain in relation to body weight documented before beginning treatment. Patients were classified as 1) Group with weight gain (those with an increase in body weight greater than or equal to 2% over pre-treatment weight); 2) Group without weight gain (those who maintained or lost weight during treatment). We calculated body mass index (BMI) of patients and analyzed their body composition by bioelectrical impedance (BIA). Changes in food intake, gastrointestinal symptoms, and physical activity level, as well as reductions in muscle and fat mass, were documented. Results: Tumor staging (p=0.24), use of antineoplastic drugs (p=0.23) and intention of treatment (p=0.61) were no different between the weight gain group (n=36) and no weight gain group (n=53). No difference was found in anthropometric and BIA data between the groups during oncologic treatment. Frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms was not different between the groups. However, increased food intake and bed rest, and a decrease in physical activity level were more frequent among women who gained weight during therapy. Conclusions: Weight gain in women undergoing systemic oncologic therapy for breast cancer may be, at least in part, caused by higher energy intake and lower physical activity.

Physical activity level and weight gain in a cohort of pregnant Norwegian women

2007 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 559-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lene A.H. Haakstad ◽  
Nanna Voldner ◽  
Tore Henriksen ◽  
Kari Bø
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level

scholarly journals Association of Physical activity levels and BMI Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of a Private College from Karachi

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 281-285
Author(s):  
Khalid Aziz ◽  
Ayesha Afridi ◽  
Abida Arif ◽  
Ghousia Shahid ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Fahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Objective: To evaluate the physical activity levels among DPT students of Bahria University College of Physical therapy (BUCPT) by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and to study the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical activity levels of DPT students of (BUCPT). Study design and Setting: This cross sectional study was conducted in BUCPT Bahria from March- April 2019 (1 month data collection). Methodology: Written consent form was obtained from each participant before taking part into study. Individual with cardio-respiratory diseases and fractures in last 12 months or any limb disability were excluded from the study. The study tool was IPAQ. Results:A total of 125 students were enrolled in this study. There were 121 (96.8%) female and 4 (3.2%) male observed. Mean age of students were 19.89±1.14 (18-22) years. In low physical activity level, 2 (28.6%) students were underweight, 8 (17.0%) were normal BMI, 3 (9.7%) were overweight and 6 (15.0%) were obese. In moderate physical activity level, 3 (42.9%) underweight, 22 (46.8%) normal, 19 (61.3%) overweight and 19 (47.5%) fall in obese criteria. High physical activity levels were found to be 2 (28.6%) in underweight group, 17 (36.2%) in normal group, 9 (29.0%) in overweight and 15 (37.5%) were obese. Conclusion: BUCPT students were moderately physically active and minority of them were low physically active and majority of them were lying the category of normal BMI. There was statistically insignificant relationship found between BMI and physical activities levels. Some students were obese and still have high physical activity level while some are normal in BMI and having low physical activity level

scholarly journals The weight of motherhood: Identifying obesity, gestational weight gain and physical activity level of Italian pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 174550652110161
Author(s):  
Maria Beatrice Benvenuti ◽  
Kari Bø ◽  
Simonetta Draghi ◽  
Elisabetta Tandoi ◽  
Lene AH Haakstad
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Weight Gain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Gestational Weight

Objective: Pre-pregnancy obesity and suboptimal gestational weight gain are on the rise globally and are independently associated with several maternal and neonatal complications. A healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, may improve health and reduce these complications, but many women are less active and willing to engage in physical activity with advancing gestation. Therefore, the inclusion of a wider range of physical activity such as domestic chore, occupational activity and active commuting may help pregnant women to meet the physical activity recommendations of 150 min/week. Very little is known about these issues in Italy, a country with strong traditional roles regarding pregnancy and motherhood, including “la famiglia” (the family). Primary objective describes health and lifestyle behavior of pregnant Italian women. Secondary objective reports total physical activity level, recreational exercise and context of these activities from pre-pregnancy and throughout gestation in regard to gestational weight gain management. Study design: Cross-sectional study performed in one public hospital and four antenatal clinics in Italy. Participants (n = 513) completed a validated self-administered questionnaire, the Physical Activity Pregnancy Questionnaire, in gestation week 36.01 (standard deviation 2.0). Pre-pregnancy body weight (kg) was self-reported, whereas maternal weight (kg) was measured at gestation week 36. In line with current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines (2020), participants were categorized into regular physical activity (⩾150 min/week) or non-regular physical activity (<150 min/week). Results: Mean pre-pregnancy body-mass index was 22.8 kg/m2 (standard deviation 3.9), with 14.4% of women entering motherhood overweight and 5.3% obese. Mean gestational weight gain was 11.9 kg (standard deviation 4.1). Among those with a body-mass index ⩾25, 46.5% gained above the Institute of Medicine recommendations. With respect to recreational exercise/sport, 4.7% were active according to guidelines, whereas 82.7% accumulated ⩾150 min/week when combining exercise/sport with daily-life physical activity (commuting and occupational). Exercising ⩾150 min/week and working 100% in third trimester were associated with gestational weight gain within Institute of Medicine recommendations (p = 0.06 and p = 0.03). Conclusion: Italian pregnant women have a low exercise level, still over 80% achieved a total physical activity level ⩾150 min/week when adding occupational and commuting activities. Nearly 50% of overweight and obese women exceeded the recommended gestational weight gain during pregnancy.

Cardiovascular risk and quality of life in supermarket cashiers: The role of physical activity

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 459-465
Author(s):  
Renan Torres ◽  
José Antonio Silva ◽  
Stella Sousa Vieira ◽  
Paulo de Tarso Camilo de Carvalho ◽  
Danilo Sales Bocalini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
High Physical Activity ◽  
Supermarket Cashiers

BACKGROUND: Occupations might influence the employees’ psychophysical conditions and an important issue is the human activity mechanization, which favors a hypokinetic work status and leads to several chronic diseases. One of the most hypokinetic occupations is the supermarket cashier, in which the individual may spend many hours a day in the same body position. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to evaluate the association between cardiovascular risk, quality of life and physical activity level in supermarket cashiers. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study which included 200 supermarket cashiers aged 20 to 41 years from São Paulo, Brazil. The following cardiovascular risk factors were evaluated: overweight, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco smoking. Physical activity level and quality of life were assessed with the short-form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAq) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL), respectively. Student t test and Chi-square were carried out to evaluate mean gender comparations and frequency, respectively. Logistic regression models were applied to determine the association between cardiovascular risk factors and physical activity level. RESULTS: The prevalence for all cardiovascular risk factors was significantly high in the cashiers with a low physical activity level. However, there was a significant reduction in several risk factors in the groups with moderate and high physical activity levels. The odds ratio values were significantly reduced for the association between the cardiovascular risk factors and the moderate and high physical activity levels. The cashiers with moderate and high physical activity levels showed significantly higher quality of life scores for the social and environmental domain. CONCLUSIONS: A high physical activity level is positively related to quality of life in supermarket cashiers.

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