The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Cognitive Function in Young Adults - A Correlational Study

Background: Cognitive functions are conscious mental activities such as thinking, remembering, learning and using language. The function of cognition is the ability of attention, memory, judgement, problem solving and executive abilities such as planning, evaluating and monitoring. Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight. It can help determine whether a person is at an unhealthy or healthy weight. Several studies indicate that cognitive function is impaired in elderly population with respect to BMI and also indicate that greater BMI in midlife is associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment. So, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between body mass index and cognitive function in young adults. Methodology: A "Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) scale" was filled by the 134 young adults (18 to 35 years) through interview method. Result: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Pearson's test of correlation was applied between outcome measures. There is a weak negative but statistically significant correlation found between body mass index (BMI) and MOCA scores (r = -o.174). Conclusion: This study demonstrated weak negative correlation between body mass index and cognitive function in young adults. Key words: Body mass index, Cognitive function, Young adults.

Correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Chest Expansion Values in Young Adult Females: A Cross Sectional Study

Worldwide, non communicable diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome etc. are on the rise. An increased adiposity due to obesity has several systemic adverse effects, including those on the respiratory system. Physiotherapists have an essential role in the management of obesity by means of fitness training and medically supervised exercise programs. The objective of this study was to understand the direct correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and chest expansion. The chest expansion was evaluated using cloth tape measurement technique at 3 reference levels- axilla, nipple and xiphisternum. Data from 59 subjects, young adult females (aged 18-24 years) was collected and analysed. A weak negative correlation was obtained, which was not statistically significant. (p > 0.05). A direct correlation may thus be difficult to establish between the two variables and other confounding factors must be considered. Key words: Body Mass Index (BMI), Chest expansion, Obesity, Correlation, Young adults, cross sectional

Cystic Fibrosis in Childhood and Adolescence

Although cystic fibrosis (CF) has historically been considered a pulmonary disease, with the increasing life expectancy of these patients, gastrointestinal manifestations are becoming more important. Moreover, nutritional status is closely linked to pulmonary function and, thus, overall mortality. This review discusses gastrointestinal (including nutritional, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary) manifestations of CF and their management. It also discusses studies that have been critical to our understanding of these manifestations of CF. This review contains 1 figure, 1 table, and 36 references. Key words: body mass index, constipation, cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, pancreatic insufficiency

Cystic Fibrosis in Childhood and Adolescence

Although cystic fibrosis (CF) has historically been considered a pulmonary disease, with the increasing life expectancy of these patients, gastrointestinal manifestations are becoming more important. Moreover, nutritional status is closely linked to pulmonary function and, thus, overall mortality. This review discusses gastrointestinal (including nutritional, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary) manifestations of CF and their management. It also discusses studies that have been critical to our understanding of these manifestations of CF. This review contains 1 figure, 1 table, and 36 references. Key words: body mass index, constipation, cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, pancreatic insufficiency