scholarly journals EFFECTS OF BODY MASS INDEX (BMI), EATING ATTITUDE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON BONE HEALTH AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 591
Author(s):  
Roxana Dev Omar Dev ◽  
Ewiwe Henry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Eating Attitude

scholarly journals Dietary Habits and Portion Sizes Associated with Overweight and Obesity Among Undergraduate Students in Ogun State, Nigeria (P04-184-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Oladoyinbo ◽  
Yetunde Fadipe ◽  
Abimbola Sobo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Portion Sizes ◽  
Type Frequency

Abstract Objectives The study aims to assess the type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and drinks commonly consumed that are associated with overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in Ogun state, Nigeria. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted among 1050 undergraduate students from twelve (12) tertiary institutions in Ogun State. A structured questionnaire was used to assess their personal characteristics. Weight, height, waist and hip circumference were measured using appropriate instruments and techniques. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and categorized according to the WHO standard. An adapted dietary habit and semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to assess dietary habits, type, frequency and portion sizes of foods and beverages consumed. The WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity level. Descriptive (mean, Standard deviation, median, frequencies) and inferential (Chi-square, correlations) were done. Results The mean age of the students was 21.76 ± 2.15 and the prevalence of underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity were 13.8%, 67.5%, 15.1% and 3.5% respectively. Majority (97.1%) of the students consume snack with 38.9% of them snacking on pastries daily. Also, 90.1% skip at least one meal daily with 41.4% skipping breakfast and 29.7% consumes fast foods. The most frequently consumed food was white rice, pasta and bread with a median portion of 450 g, 470 g and 220 g per capita. Carbonated soft drinks are the most frequently consumed beverages with a median consumption of 350 ml. Fruits and vegetable consumption was poor as 17% and 13.1% consume them daily. A significant relationship was found between the BMI and snacking pattern (χ2 = 16.07; P = .0.001), overweight and obesity was significantly higher among the female respondents (χ2 = 29.99; P < 0.001). Also, a positive significant correlation was found between BMI and quantity soft drink consumed (r = 0.96; P = 0.002). No significant association was found between BMI and physical activity (χ2 = 9.88; P = 0.115). Conclusions Both underweight and overweight is prevalent among the respondents, snacking and meal skipping is also practiced by majority of the students and large portions of soft drinks consumed has a strong correlation with body mass index. Funding Sources None. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS A DETERMINANT OF SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (103) ◽  
pp. 2-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyhun Alemdag ◽  
Serdar Alemdag ◽  
Abdullah Bora Ozkara
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Physically Active

Background. It is clear that happiness is the aim for individuals living in a highly demanding society. Although much behaviour may result in perceived subjective happiness, it is thought that physical activity is one of such factors. In this respect, the aim of this study was to investigate participants’ subjective happiness as a result of their level of the amount of exercise they take part in, as well as other secondary measures (gender, body mass index, sports facilities and sports participation of family members). Methods. The study sample consists of 312 undergraduate students (114 females, 198 males). Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire (ESOCQ) and Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) were used as a data collection tool in the study. Data was analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis H test, T-test and Chi- Square (χ 2 ) test. Results. The results indicated that subjective happiness of undergraduate students was dependant on how physically active they were, particular in males, with normal body mass index and also those who were members of sporting facilities and whose parents were also physically active. Conclusion. This study showed that university students who participated in physical activity showed subjectively higher levels of perceived happiness. Furthermore, the factors determining these relationships were supported by gender, body mass index, sports facilities and whether or not their close family members were also physically active.

Enrolling Caregivers in Obesity Interventions to Improve Obesity-Related Outcomes in Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110370
Author(s):  
Hannah Bessette ◽  
MinKyoung Song ◽  
Karen S. Lyons ◽  
Sydnee Stoyles ◽  
Christopher S. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Weight Loss Programs ◽  
Obesity Interventions

In this study, we assessed the influences of change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)/sedentary time (ST) of caregivers participating in a commercial weight-loss program on their children’s change in MVPA/ST. Data from 29 caregivers and their children were collected over 8 weeks. We used multivariable linear regression to assess associations of changes in caregiver’s percent of time spent in MVPA/ST and changes in their child’s percent of time spent in MVPA/ST. For caregivers that decreased body mass index (BMI) over 8 weeks, changes in caregivers’ MVPA was strongly associated with the change in children’s MVPA (β = 2.61 [95% CI: 0.45, 4.77]) compared to caregivers who maintained/increased BMI (β = 0.24 [–2.16, 2.64]). Changes in caregivers’ ST was strongly associated with changes in children’s ST (β = 2.42 [1.02, 3.81]) compared to caregivers who maintained/increased BMI (β = 0.35 [–0.45, 1.14]). Findings reinforce encouraging caregivers to enroll in weight-loss programs for the benefit of their children as well as for themselves.

Physical activity, body mass index and arsenic metabolism among Mexican women

2021 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 110869
Author(s):  
Brenda Gamboa-Loira ◽  
Mariano E. Cebrián ◽  
Lizbeth López-Carrillo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Arsenic Metabolism
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