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.

Do physical activity, sitting time and body mass index affect fertility over a 15-year period in women? Data from a large population-based cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 676-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela P Mena ◽  
Gregore I Mielke ◽  
Wendy J Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cumulative Incidence ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Fertility Problems

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Do physical activity (PA), sitting time (ST) and body mass index (BMI) affect fertility over a 15-year period in Australian women? SUMMARY ANSWER Moderate and high levels of PA confer advantages for fertility in women with normal BMI, but increased risk of infertility was observed in obese women. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Higher BMI is positively associated with higher rates of problems with fertility, but the effects of physical activity and sitting time on fertility are less well understood. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Participants in The Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH) completed mailed surveys in 2000, with follow-ups in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 (N = 6130). PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Participants were aged 22 to 27 in 2000. They were asked to report their physical activity levels, sitting time and fertility problems in each survey from 2000 to 2015. BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height. Cumulative incidence of fertility problems was calculated from 2000 to 2015 and hazard ratios (HR) and 95% CIs were calculated using survival analysis. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE From 2000 to 2015, the cumulative incidence of fertility problems was 15.4% (95% CI: 14.5–16.4). High levels of PA were associated with reduced risk of problems with fertility [HR 0.82 (95% CI: 0.69–0.98)], and higher BMI was positively associated with fertility problems [overweight: HR 1.18, (95% CI 0.99–1.39); obese: HR 1.36, (95% CI 1.14–1.63)]. In survival analyses, incidence rates were highest in every survey interval in women who reported low PA levels and in women who were obese. Overall, ST was not associated with fertility problems. In stratified models, high levels of PA attenuated the risk of problems with fertility in women who were in the normal BMI category [HR 0.64, (95% CI 0.49–0.82)]. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The ALSWH relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The study provides estimates of problems with fertility in a cohort of young adult Australian women, and the results indicate that these are inversely associated with physical activity levels and positively associated with BMI. However, the high infertility risk in obese women was not attenuated by high levels of PA. The protective effects of PA were only observed in women with normal BMI. As rates of developing problems with fertility were highest in every survey interval among women who reported low levels of physical activity and in women who were obese, these findings suggest that improving physical activity levels could be an affordable strategy to reduce problems with fertility in women who are trying to conceive. These findings should be considered by clinical and public health practitioners. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The ALSWH is funded by the Australian Government. Funding for these analyses was provided by a University of Queensland (UQ) International Postgraduate Research Scholarship and a UQ International Development Fellowship. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY OF ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATED WITH LIFESTYLE CHOICES AMONG SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS IN KARACHI: A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicianus Anthony Pereira ◽  
Jumana Abdul Qadir ◽  
Sajida Kamran
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Programs

Background: Studies have suggested that atherosclerotic changes take place in the body since childhood due to altered dietary patterns and sedentary lifestyle. It is critical to identify gap areas and update current literature to produce effective changes in our lifestyle. Study design: A cross-sectional survey conducted among school going adolescents in Karachi. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed in three different schools of Karachi. A sample size of 288 was drawn through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. Students were given a questionnaire comprising of questions regarding their physical activity levels, dietary patterns and knowledge regarding blood pressure. Blood pressure and Body Mass Index data was also recorded. Results: Mean age of participants was around 14. Of the 288 students that participated in this study (122 boys and 166 girls), 227 were normal for hypertension status (93 boys and 134 girls), 27 were pre-hypertensive (7 boys and 20 girls), and 34 were hypertensive (22 boys and 12 girls). Mean systolic blood pressure was approximately 112.73, and mean diastolic blood pressure was approximately 71.25. Awareness among participants was high regarding hypertension being linked to the foods they consumed (62.8%). Conclusion: Our study did not show strong correlation between physical activity and dietary patterns, with status of hypertension. Screening programs should be conducted in schools to monitor blood pressure and body mass index. High risk groups should be approached and advised for lifestyle modification.

scholarly journals Dietary patterns, involvement in physical activity and body mass index of Romanian adults having cardio-vascular diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Lucia Maria Lotrean ◽  
◽  
Yaser Karaki ◽  
Maria Olivo del Valle ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Cardio Vascular

scholarly journals Frequency of Elevated Blood Pressure Associated With Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns among School Going Adolescents in Karachi: A Cross Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 481-484
Author(s):  
Felicianus Anthony PEREIRA ◽  
Jumana Abdul QADIR ◽  
Sajida KAMRAN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Programs

Background: Studies have suggested that atherosclerotic changes take place in the body since childhood due to altered dietary patterns and sedentary lifestyle. It is critical to identify gap areas and update current literature to produce effective changes in our lifestyle. Study design: A cross-sectional survey conducted among school going adolescents in Karachi. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed in three different schools of Karachi. A sample size of 288 was drawn through non-probability, purposive sampling technique. Students were given a questionnaire comprising of questions regarding their physical activity levels, dietary patterns and knowledge regarding blood pressure. Blood pressure and Body Mass Index data was also recorded. Results: Mean age of participants was 14.10 ± 1.097. Of the 288 students that participated in this study (122 boys and 166 girls), 227 were normal for hypertension status (93 boys and 134 girls), 27 were pre-hypertensive (7 boys and 20 girls), and 34 were hypertensive (22 boys and 12 girls). Mean systolic blood pressure was 112.73 ± 13.49, and mean diastolic blood pressure was 71.25 ± 13.03. Awareness among participants was high regarding hypertension being linked to the foods they consumed (62.8%). Conclusion: Our study did not show strong correlation between physical activity and dietary patterns, with status of hypertension. Screening programs should be conducted in schools to monitor blood pressure and body mass index. High risk groups should be approached and advised for lifestyle modification.. Keywords: hypertension, adolescents, life style,

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