scholarly journals Dietary patterns, physical activity, body mass index, weight-related behaviours and their interrelationship among Romanian university students-trends from 2003 to 2016

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotrean Lucia Maria ◽  
Stan Ovidiu ◽  
Codruta Lencu ◽  
Valeria Laza
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Index Weight

Relation of Body Mass Index and Body Fat Mass for Spanish University Students, Taking into Account Leisure-Time Physical Activity

2009 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Molina-García ◽  
Isabel Castillo ◽  
Carlos Pablos ◽  
Ana Queralt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat Mass ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the relation of Body Mass Index with body fat mass while taking into account the amount of leisure-time physical activity for 299 male university students. Body fat mass was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. An estimation of energy expenditure in leisure-time physical activity in metabolic equivalents (METs) was obtained so participants were divided into six activity groups by percentile: no physical activity by the first group and participants physically active were divided into five groups by percentiles: <25%, 26–50%, 51–75%, 76–90%, and 91–100%. Correlations of Body Mass Index with body fat mass were strong in different groups—values ranged from .76 to .85, except for the >90% group.

Mindful Eating and Its Relationship to Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Among University Students

Mindfulness ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina R. Moor ◽  
Alison J. Scott ◽  
William D. McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Mindful Eating

scholarly journals Dietary Behaviour Pattern and Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Egyptian Mothers: Relationships with Their Children's Body Mass Index

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayera E. Hassan ◽  
Saneya Wahba ◽  
Inas R. El-Alameey ◽  
Sahar A. El-Masry ◽  
Mones M. AbuShady ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Pattern ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Egyptian Women

BACKGROUND: Obesity and related morbidity increase in Egyptian women and their children. A better understanding of dietary and activity patterns is needed to reduce obesity prevalence.AIM: The present study aimed to assess dietary patterns and physical activity in Egyptian overweight and obese mothers and to explore its relationships with their children's body mass index (BMI).SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This descriptive case-control study was conducted at the National Research Center. The study included a sample of 64 overweight and obese mothers and 75 children, compared with apparently healthy non-obese mothers and their children of matched age and social class. Tested questionnaires were used to collect information of the studied subjects.RESULTS: A statistically significantly higher incidence of unemployment, large family size was observed in overweight & obese women compared to controls (P < 0.05). Those women who consumed vegetables more than 3 times a week were less likely to be overweight or obese (P < 0.05). No significant association were detected between mothers' physical activity, dietary behaviour variables and children’s BMI except for consuming beverages with added sugar (95%CI = 0.074-0.985, P<0.05).CONCLUSION: Improper dietary patterns, nonworking mothers and big family size are associated with obesity among Egyptian women. Emphasis should be given to increasing physical activity and encourage healthier diets among Egyptian mothers and their children.

scholarly journals The Impact of Body Mass Index on Physical Activity and Cardiac Workload

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myra Jane Bloom ◽  
Lakin Mckenzie Brown ◽  
Scarlet Rae Jost ◽  
Andrew Stuart Ian Donald Lang ◽  
Nancy Viola Mankin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Heart Rates ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundHaving an abnormal body mass index (BMI) adversely affects cardiac workload and level of physical activity.ObjectiveTo examine the relationship between cardiac workload, physical activity, Sex, and BMI.MethodsThe number of steps taken per day (Steps) and minutes per week spent in targeted heart rate zones were collected from primarily first and second year university students (n = 1,801; 62% female) over a standard, 15-week long semester. Other data collected included BMI, Sex, Age, and Class Standing. Sex differences in BMI, Steps, and training heart rate zone (heart rates above 50% of max) minutes (THR) were evaluated, correlations between the study parameters were analyzed, and one-way ANOVA was used to test between competing models. The values p < .05 were considered statistically significant.ResultsStatistically significant (p < .05) differences between males and females were found for Steps, THR, and BMI. Males were more physically active but spent 18% less time with heart rates above 50% of max. Students who had abnormal BMI values, both low and high, experienced greater cardiac workload (p < .05), even though they were found to be less physically active (p < .05).ConclusionOur study revealed that university students with abnormal BMI values experienced greater cardiac workload, even though they are less physically active. Thus, physical fitness and healthy lifestyle interventions should also include underweight students in addition to students who are overweight or obese.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Physical Activity, Body Mass Index and Body Composition among Students at a Pre-University Centre in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
You HW ◽  
Tan PL ◽  
Mat Ludin AF
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
University Students ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

INTRODUCTION: Physical activity is an essential element in our daily life that leads to long-term health benefits. Physical activity refers to movement of the body that requires energy. Body mass index (BMI) indicates a ratio of body weight to squared height, which is a useful health indicator. On the contrary, body composition describes the body by measuring percentages of fat and muscle in human bodies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the relationship between physical activities, BMI and body composition among pre-university students from one of the universities in Selangor, Malaysia. Stratified random sampling was employed to recruit 70 pre-university students into this study. RESULTS: From the study, 50% of the respondents are categorized as minimally active. In addition, there is significant difference between the physical activity levels of male and female respondents. The relationship between physical activity and BMI indicates a very weak negative correlation. Similarly, the correlation between physical activity and fat mass is a weak negative relationship. Meanwhile, there is a weak positive correlation between physical activity and muscle mass. CONCLUSION: Therefore, it can be concluded that when physical activity increases, BMI and body fat mass will decrease, while muscle mass will increase. Moreover, it was shown that there was a significant relationship between physical activity and body composition. 

Abstract 869: Body mass index, weight gain, and physical activity during adulthood in relation to colorectal cancer risk

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huakang Tu ◽  
Xia Pu ◽  
Carrie Daniel-MacDougall ◽  
Stephanie C. Melkonian ◽  
Yuanqing Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Risk ◽  
Index Weight
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