scholarly journals STRUCTURAL BODY COMPOSITION PROFILE AND OBESITY PREVALENCE AT FEMALE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE MEASURED BY MULTICHANNEL BIOIMPEDANCE PROTOCOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
M Dopsaj ◽  
M Djordjević-Nikić ◽  
A Khafizova ◽  
F Eminović ◽  
S Marković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Fat Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Models ◽  
Inbody 720

Aim. University students represent a specific group of young people in the final phase of biological, social and professional maturing and, at the same time, they are finishing their education and preparing themselves for long life obligations and period of living as an adult. The aim of this study was to determine the quantitative characteristics, descriptive models and prevalence of the body structure of the female students of the University of Belgrade. Material and Methods. The sample consisted of 862 female students of the University of Belgrade (26 Faculties) from all study programs (from bachelor to PhD). The average age of students was: 22.2 ± 2.6 years. The whole sample was divided into eight BMI sub-classes according to WHO standards. All measurements were performed in the period 2014–2018 and were conducted according to the standardized procedure, using the InBody 720 measurement system. Results. Based on the results of the BMI prevalence, it can be argued that 6.85 % of female students are underweight, 80.14 % has normal BMI value, 9.64 % are overweight and only 3.13 % of the students are obese. Considering percent of body fat (PBF) as a criteria of nutritional status, 0.5 % of female students had PBF under the essential biological level (below the 10.0 % limit), 1.9 % had PBF at an essential level, 19.4 % had PBF at the level of athletes, 33.3 % had fitness level of PBF, 29.4 % had normal body fat level, and the percent of the sample in the obese category was as high as 15.6 %. Results of ANOVA Regression have shown that trend of body fat changes per kg·m–2 of BMI was between 1.5496 and 1.5181 % depending on the regression model, with a standard error of estimation value of 4.59 % of body fat. Conclusion. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the morphological status of the female students of the University of Belgrade is at the level of persons with normal BMI, but with twice as big prevalence of underweight (6.85 %), i.e. malnutrition, than obesity (3.13 %), i.e. overnutrition.

Combined Effects of Dietary Protein Type and Fat Level on the Body Fat-Reducing Activity of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in Rats

2005 ◽  
Vol 69 (12) ◽  
pp. 2409-2415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asuka AKAHOSHI ◽  
Kazunori KOBA ◽  
Rie ENMOTO ◽  
Kazuko NISHIMURA ◽  
Yukiko HONDA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Conjugated Linoleic Acid ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Protein ◽  
The Body ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Fat Level ◽  
Reducing Activity

scholarly journals Analysis of obesity prevalence in students from Novi Sad

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veljko Crnobrnja ◽  
Biljana Srdic ◽  
Edita Stokic ◽  
Ferenc Dujmovic ◽  
Bojana Andrejic
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Young Student ◽  
Normal Body ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Introduction. Apart from assessing the nutrition status, the diagnosis of obesity also includes the assessment of mass and distribution of adipose tissue which provides revealing of latent types of obesity that hold higher health risks. The aim of our study was to assess the nutritional status and to analyze the prevalence of normal weight obesity and abdominal obesity in students from the University of Novi Sad. Material and methods. The body mass index, waist circumference and body fat mass were assessed in the group of 371 students from the University of Novi Sad (their average age being 22.9?2.5y). Results. One-fifth of the study sample students were found to be overweight and obese, i.e. 21% and 1.1%, respectively. The frequency of overweight and obesity was higher in male respondents (overweight: 41.67% vs. 6.05%; obesity: 1.92% vs. 0.46%). Among the survey respondents, there were 4.6% of underweight students, all of whom were female students. Body fat was found to be increased in 11% of the students, the frequency being higher in the males. The phenomenon of obesity in normal body mass was recorded in 7% of the respondents, being more frequent in female students. The total of 5.6% of female students and 5.8% of male students had abdominal obesity. Conclusion. The survey results indicate the necessity and obligation to direct attention to regular and complete diagnostics of obesity in order to determine the size of fat body mass and its distribution. The presence of obesity in normal body mass among young, student population requires the comprehensive, detailed and timely diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

scholarly journals BODY FAT AND VISCERAL FAT AMONG MARRIED MAN AND WOMAN IN RURAL SOCIETIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 80-92
Author(s):  
Loan Subarno ◽  
Samsudin ◽  
Nur Ali
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Fat Level ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Village

High levels of body fat and visceral fat are the causes of metabolic disorders which are influenced by several factors, including gender. Good social economic condition has brought many changes in the food choices and eating behaviors among married man and woman in rural societies. This shift around nutrition has given rise to Body Fat dan Visceral Fat level which is lead to degenerative illness. Considering this condition, the present study was planned to 1) determine the differences of Body Fat and Visceral fat among married Man and Woman and 2) Find the relationship between the Body Fat with Visceral Fat among Man and Woman. A total of 34 Karang Tengah Villagers 15 Men, 19 women, 18-30+ years from all over the village were voluntary joining the study. Verbal Inform concern was obtained, a self-administered questionnaire was given, and the Body composition were measured by bio-electric impedance analysis device. Data were analyzed using SPSS – 23. The results indicated that Body Fat average in Man were lower than Woman with 21,28% and 39,25%, respectively (p-value 0.000). But different result showed in Visceral Fat, Men were Higher than Women, 10,4 and 7,26, respectively (p-value 0.028). Significant positive correlations were found among Body Fat and Visceral Fat level in both Men (r 0,977, p-value 0,000) and Women (r 0,971, p-value 0,000). Findings of present study suggest that there is need for coordinated efforts to reduce the prevalence of high percentage Body Fat and Visceral Fat and to develop healthy eating behaviors among Villagers.

Gender differences in Body Mass Index and physical activity of students of the University of Tuzla

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Almir Atikovic ◽  
Sanjin Hodzic ◽  
Jasmin Bilalic ◽  
Jasmin Mehinovic ◽  
Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
The University

AbstractThis study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents.This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, 39.2%.On average, the students (both female and male) spend 5.60 (5.03) hours on physical activity per week. Female students spend 4.05 (4.32) hours, while male students dedicate 8.11 (5.30) hours to physical activities. It can be concluded that in principle the students practice physical activities and recreation, but still 1/5 of all students are inactive. The obtained results for the BMI show that the majority of students are in the zone of normal values: female - 278 (84.2%); male - 157 (73.7%). Correlations between BMI and PA amount to (R = .214; p < 0.01) and (R2 = .046; p < 0.01). The results of the T-test show a more significant statistical variable of differences between female and male students at the level of p < 0.05. In comparison to female students, male students have 2.35 kg/m2 higher BMI, and they are more active in physical activities for 4.06 hours in comparison to women.The focus should be directed to the education of young people, because they can easily adopt healthy habits that should be maintained for life. These results point out the necessity of an integrated approach to prevention and control of risk factors, particularly among youth.

Seasonal Changes of Fat Content in the Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) of Two Laurentian Lakes

1975 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 2214-2221 ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Newsome ◽  
Gérard Leduc
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Yellow Perch ◽  
Perca Flavescens ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
The Body ◽  
Differential Mortality ◽  
Fat Reserves ◽  
Body Fat Content ◽  
Fat Level ◽  
Males And Females

Different body fat reserves in male and female yellow perch (Perca flavescens) may determine a marked differential mortality during the winter. This was revealed by a study in two Laurentian lakes of the Province of Quebec harboring stunted yellow perch with a marked predominance of males. The proportion of females in each year-class is markedly smaller, thus suggesting a higher mortality among immature and mature females than among males.In an attempt to explain the differential mortality, the seasonal variation of body fat content in males and females was measured; also the fat level at time of death caused by starvation under laboratory conditions was determined. The results showed that in the females the body fat content falls to a critical level of about 2% at least 4 mo before spawning, whereas the males maintain a fat level of almost 5% throughout winter.

Determination of the Quality of Life in Medicine Students of Medical University of Zanjan (Iran) in Second Half of 2006

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. Shabani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Native Students ◽  
Married Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Medical University

Aims:This study was done to determine the quality of life in medicine students according to the sex, residence, being native, marital status, being scholar, entrance share to the university, educational level and entrance year to the university in the second half of 2006.Method:It is a descriptive study that was done among medicine students of Zanjan"s medical university. Necessary data were extracted by distribution of QLQ questionnaire among the students. In this study, sample volume was 200 cases and sampling method was total sampling. The data were analyzed with SPSS statistical software.Results:In this research 200 medicine students, whose, entrance year to the university was 1999-2006, were studied. The highest quality of life was seen in students entered to the university in 2004 (105.1), married students (104.67), students in basic science level (99.7), scholar students (98.81), students residing outside of dormitory (96.95 (female students (94.81), students with free entrance share (93.35), and non-native students, respectively.Discussion and conclusion:According, to the analyzed data, the quality of life in medicine students of Zanjan medical university was in ‘intermediate level (93.19). The mean of quality of life in married students (104.67), scholar students (98.81) students residing outside of dormitory (96.95), female students (94.82), students with free entrance share (93.35) and non-native students was more than mean of other students. The most and least mean of score in scale fragments of QLQ questionnaire were related to the body health and parent - child relations, respectively.

scholarly journals Body fat percentage, BMI and skinfold thickness among medical students in Sabah, Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thant Zin ◽  
Aza Sherin Mohamad Yusuff ◽  
Than Myint ◽  
Daw KS Naing ◽  
Kyaw Htay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Different Types

Nutrition is a critical part of human health and development. However, overweight and obesity prevalence are rising worldwide, with associated diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other diet-related conditions. Body mass index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. The skin-fold measurement method is the most widely used body fat composition testing method for assessing body fat percentage. The objective of the study was to measure the body weight and body fat of medical students of Sabah, Malaysia by using different types of nutritional assessment methods. A cross-sectional study among the selected Year 2 medical students of School of Medicine, University Malaysia Sabah was conducted using different types of nutritional assessment. The average BMI and mean body fat percentage measured by body fat analyzer of the re-spondents were 21.95±0.59 kg/m2, and 16.98±1.37% respectively. The mean body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness were: abdominal 24.13±1.11%, supra-iliac 20.35±1.35%, subscapular 21.83±1.01%, and alternative three-site 19.46±1.02%. In reliability testing, results are variable between male and female – internal consistency of the alternative three-sites skinfold calculation for body fat percentage showed male (excellent) and female (acceptable), and skinfold reading for body fat percentage for triceps, abdomen, sub-scapular and supra-iliac showed male (good) and female (poor to acceptable). Our findings could be used in obesity awareness promotion among Malaysian youth. However, further investigation about the determinants of obesity and body fat, including age, sex, race, nutrition, and changes over time, is needed.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v4i1.21838 South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.4(1) 2014: 35-40

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Body Mass Index Levels of Female University Students and Women from Different Ages

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
İskender Güler
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Healthy Body

The purpose of this study was to determine and to evaluate the Body Mass Index (BMI) levels of female students between the ages of 20 and 30 who study at Amasya University and women between the ages of 40 and 60 who live in Amasya since BMI levels are of great importance to determine the body fat levels for a healthy body. We recruited 910 female students and 688 women. All participants had no health problems. The formula we used for BMI levels of the participants was BMI = kg/m2. We relied on such parameters as mean, standart deviation, minimum and maximum values for statistical analyses of the data. We conducted the independent samples t test to see if there was any statistically significant differences between groups. The findings showed that female university students’ body mass index levels were 21.84 kg/m2, while women living in Amasya had 27.68 kg/m2 body mass index levels. We found a statistically significant difference in the body mass index levels between the groups in favor of the female university students. We conclude that female university students between the ages of 20 and 30 who study at Amasya University had normal levels of BMI when compared with women between the ages of 40 and 60 who live in Amasya.

scholarly journals THE SHOOTING EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENTS FROM THE SU WOMEN BASKETBALL TEAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
Iren Peltekova
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Variation Analysis ◽  
University Women ◽  
Sport Pedagogy ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Basketball Team ◽  
The University

The purpose of the following research is the improvement of the shooting by establishing the level of proficiency of this element. The subject of the research is the proficiency of the technical elements – shooting a layup and a jump shot under the basket. In the study took part 24 female basketball students from the university basketball team of the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The methods which were used are anthropometry and sport-pedagogy experiment. The tests are made on a field. The results are calculated through а variation analysis. The analysis of the results shows that the basketball probation of the female students before entering the SU “St. Kliment Ohridski” is =7,38±2,95 year with ratio of variation V=8,68%. The middle age of the female students is 20,67±1,37 year with V=1,88%, height =172±6,799 cm, with V=46,32%, and the body mass index is = 64,79±8,74 cm, с V=76,433%. BMI shows that =22,17±2,63 with V=6,93%. On a layup the results show equality based on the made shots - = 11,08±1,28 number of shots with ratio of variation V=1,65%. Number of attempt shots =11,83±0,82 number of shots with V=0,67%. Made layup shots for 60 s are =26 04±5,32 number of made shots V=28,30%, and the number of attempt shots show =30,83±3,92 с V=15,32%. The university women team of the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” has a shooting percentage of 93,58%, of the layups, which puts the team on the highest level – “master-shooter”. The shooting percentage of the jump shots under the basket is 84, 04%, which puts the team on the level – “expert-shooter”.

scholarly journals Excessive body weight, body fat, and eating habits of students from public and private elementary education

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Carlos Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Excessive Body Weight

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of excessive body weight and eating habits among students of 3th and 4th periods of elementary school. Methods: 202 children (87 girls and 115 boys) in four schools (two publics, n=104 and two privates, n=98) from Barra do Garças (MT), Brazil were evaluated. A food frequency and physical activity questionnaire was applied. After measurement of height, weight and body mass index, the body fat (%) was estimated using a bioimpedance scale. The estimation of frequencies and the statistical analysis were performed by the epitools® program. Results: Prevalence of both overweight and obesity were higher in private schools compared to the public ones. The prevalence of overweight ranged from 18.92% to 32.43%, whereas the obesity prevalence varied from 18.2% to 36.4%. Body fat distribution was highest among girls than boys. The daily dietary intake of vegetables, legumes and fruits reached only 57.4%, 50% and 43.6%, respectively. 36.6% of the students did not drink or eat milk and its derivatives. The dietary intake of fatty foods and soft drinks 5 to 7 days per week were high, reaching 24.26% and 27.23%, respectively. The weekly consumption of sweeties and candies was excessive, reaching 39.11% for 5 to7 days. Conclusions: obesity was higher among students from private schools and dietary intake of vegetable foods was inadequate, wherea

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