scholarly journals Adiposity Measures and Menstrual Cycle: Do We Envisage a Relation?

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rashmi Sinha ◽  
Anup Kumar Kapoor ◽  
Satwanti Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Relationship

The study aims to see the relationship between menstrual cycle and adiposity measures in Indian populations as menstrual cycle length has an important bearing on fertility and health of women. 415 premenopausal women in the ages 22–50 years residing in Delhi, India constituted the data. The adiposity was assessed by BMI as well as by using Bio-electric impedance method. The information regarding their physical activity pattern and menstrual cycle was recorded, and age at menarche was obtained through recall method. None of the underweight category women had menstrual cycle of less than 25 days. A decrease in body mass index and an increase in the age at menarche were found with the increase in the duration of menstrual cycle. The majority of women with 25–35 days duration of menstrual cycle in the present study were distributed in all the categories of BMI. Age was found to have no effect on longer cycle. The majority of women were in moderately physically active group and experienced menstrual cycle duration of 25–35 days. It is of utmost importance to identify the effects of moderate levels of physical activity, body mass index, and age at menarche on the menstrual cycle to enable the normal reproductive health of women.

The Relationship between Physical Activity, Self-Esteem, and Academic Achievement in 12-Year-Old Children

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Tremblay ◽  
J. Wyatt Inman ◽  
J. Douglas Willms
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Mathematics Scores ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationships between children’s reported levels of physical activity, body-mass index, self-esteem, and reading and mathematics scores, while controlling for sex, family structure, and socioeconomic status. The data were collected from the full population of Grade 6 students (N = 6,923) in New Brunswick (NB), Canada in 1996, as part of the Elementary School Climate Study, and the NB Department of Education’s Grade 6 Assessment. Physical activity had a negative relationship with body-mass index. Physical activity had a positive relationship with self-esteem, and a trivial negative relationship with academic achievement. The analysis revealed that both females and males who were more physically active had considerably higher levels of self-esteem. The study suggests that the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement is weak. For some children, physical activity may be indirectly related to enhanced academic performance by improving physical health and self-esteem.

Posture of Adolescent and the Relationship with Body Mass Index, Sex, and Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Oliveira Carnevalli de Miranda ◽  
Patrícia Jundi Penha ◽  
Luciana Garutti Pereira ◽  
Wallace Clemente Pessoa ◽  
Sílvia Maria Amado João
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Relationship

Exploring Potential Mediation Pathways on the Relationship Between Acculturation and Body Mass Index (BMI) Among Latino Adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 154041532110298
Author(s):  
Christopher Johansen ◽  
Kim D. Reynolds ◽  
Bin Xie ◽  
Paula Palmer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Latino Adolescents ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Positive associations have been observed between acculturation and body mass index (BMI), but the mediators of this relationship are not well established. Acculturation researchers have called for investigating the influence of socio-contextual variables as mediators. The objective of this study was to test the mediating effects of salty snacks, sweet snacks, physical activity, and sedentary behavior on the relationship between acculturation and BMI among Latino adolescents. Methods: Adolescents who self-identified as Latino ( n = 431) at public high schools in Southern California were recruited and completed a self-report survey. A bootstrapped multiple mediation model was used to test mediation pathways. Results: Acculturation was positively associated with physical activity ( B = 0.09, p < .05). The indirect effects of salty snacks, sweet snacks, physical activity, and sedentary behavior were not associated with BMI, suggesting no mediation. Conclusions: Future research should examine additional mediating variables on the relationship between acculturation and BMI.

Impact of Adulthood Stage and Social-Environmental Context on Body Mass Index and Physical Activity of Individuals With Intellectual Disability

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Hsieh ◽  
Tamar Heller ◽  
Julie Bershadsky ◽  
Sarah Taub
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Environmental Context ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are at risk for obesity and physical inactivity. We analyzed a subset of 2009–2010 National Core Indicators (NCI) database to examine (1) the impact of three adulthood stages– younger (20–39 years), middle (40–59 years), and older (60 years and older) on Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity (PA); and (2) the relationship between social-environmental context (i.e., residence type, everyday choices, and community participation) and BMI and PA, with adjustment for individual characteristics of the adults with ID. Findings highlight the need to pay more attention to obesity by providing health education and emphasizing healthy choices. Results also suggest the importance of community participation as a way of promoting more physical activity.

scholarly journals AKTIFITAS FISIK DAN PEKERJAAN TIDAK BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH PADA PEREMPUAN USIA 50-60 TAHUN

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-139
Author(s):  
Abdurahman Berbudi BL
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Chronic Morbidity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Common World

Physical inactivity is an important risk factor for many causes of death, chronic morbidity, and disability. Poor physical activity is also a common world health problem and is a priority of the international health world. Facts are accompanied by clear evidence of an inactivity link to many increased risks of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between body mass index, physical activity, and occupation in women 50-60 years in Pondok Kelapa Village, Duren Sawit sub-district, East Jakarta. The design of this study is cross-sectional with a total of 130 samples that have been selected by systematic random sampling. The subjects (n = 130) were interviewed using a questionnaire about daily activity in the previous week. Data were analyzed using spss program (Spearman Correlation And Mann Whitney Test). The results of this study indicate that the relationship between physical activity and body mass index is not significant (p = 0.493; p> 0.05; r = 0.61). And the relationship between work and Body Mass Index did not have a significant relationship (p> 0.05). Conclusion: physical activity should be measured and for further research not only interviewed using questionnaires. Keywords : Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, Occupation

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