HYSTERECTOMY IS ASSOCIATED WITH POSTMENOPAUSAL BODY COMPOSITION CHARACTERISTICS

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
SYLVIA KIRCHENGAST ◽  
DORIS GRUBER ◽  
MICHAEL SATOR ◽  
JOHANNES HUBER
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
Abdominal Region ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Composition Characteristics

The impact of hysterectomy without oophorectomy and with no malignant purpose on body composition and postmenopausal weight gain was tested in 184 Viennese females aged between 47 and 57 years (mean 52·9). Hysterectomized women were significantly heavier than those who experienced a spontaneous menopause (controls). The amount of fat tissue, especially in the abdominal region, was significantly higher in hysterectomized women. Furthermore, they were reported to have experienced a significantly higher weight gain since menopause (9·1 versus 6·0 kg). No significant differences in bone mass were found. Psychological stress factors and hormonal changes following hysterectomy are discussed as possible causes of these differences.

scholarly journals The Impact of Step Recommendations on Body Composition and Physical Activity Patterns in College Freshman Women: A Randomized Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce W. Bailey ◽  
Ciera L. Bartholomew ◽  
Caleb Summerhays ◽  
Landon Deru ◽  
Sharla Compton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
First Year Of College ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. Transitioning from high school to college generally results in reduced physical activity and weight gain at a rate that is higher than the general population. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three progressively higher step recommendations over 24 weeks on changes in body weight and body composition. Methods. Ninety-two freshmen college women wore a multifunction pedometer for 24 weeks after being randomly assigned to a daily step level: 10,000, 12,500, or 15,000. Pedometer data were downloaded every two weeks and participants were counseled on meeting their step recommendation. Body weight and body composition were assessed at baseline and 24 weeks. Body composition was assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry. Results. On average, women took 10,786 ± 1501, 12,650 ± 2001, and 13,762 ± 2098 steps per day for the 10,000-, 12,500-, and 15,000-step groups, respectively (F = 15.48, P<0.0001). Participants gained 1.4 ± 2.6, 1.8 ± 2.1, and 1.4 ± 2.1 kg for the 10,000-, 12,500-, and 15,000-step groups, respectively (F = 37.74, P<0.0001). Weight gain was not significantly different between groups (F = 0.18, P=0.8385). There was also no difference in fat weight gain (F = 0.41, P=0.7954). Discussion. A step recommendation beyond 10,000 does not prevent weight or fat gain over the first year of college. Future research should focus on either intensity of physical activity or the addition of dietary interventions to prevent weight gain during the first year of college.

scholarly journals Twelve Weeks of Whole Body Vibration Training Improve Regucalcin, Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Pérez-Gómez ◽  
José Carmelo Adsuar ◽  
Miguel Ángel García-Gordillo ◽  
Pilar Muñoz ◽  
Lidio Romo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: Regucalcin or senescence marker protein 30 (SMP30) is a Ca2+ binding protein discovered in 1978 with multiple functions reported in the literature. However, the impact of exercise training on SMP30 in humans has not been analyzed. Aging is associated with many detrimental physiological changes that affect body composition, functional capacity, and balance. The present study aims to investigate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) in postmenopausal women. (2) Methods: A total of 13 women (aged 54.3 ± 3.4 years) participated in the study. SMP30, body composition (fat mass, lean mass, and bone mass) and physical fitness (balance, time up and go (TUG) and 6-min walk test (6MWT)) were measured before and after the 12 weeks of WBV training. (3) Results: The WBV training program elicited a significant increase in SPM30 measured in plasma (27.7%, p = 0.004) and also in 6MWT (12.5%, p < 0.001). The WBV training also significantly reduced SPM30 measured in platelets (38.7%, p = 0.014), TUG (23.1%, p < 0.001) and total body fat mass (4.4%, p = 0.02). (4) Conclusions: There were no significant differences in balance, lean mass or bone mass. The present study suggests that 12 weeks of WBV has the potential to improve SPM30, fat mass, TUG and 6MWT in postmenopausal women.

scholarly journals Aerobic exercise attenuates the effects of ovariectomy and sedentarism on body composition and food intake in female rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederico Souzalima Caldoncelli FRANCO ◽  
Antônio José NATALI ◽  
Neuza Maria Brunoro COSTA
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Treadmill Running ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the impact of low to moderate aerobic exercise and ovariectomy on body composition and food consumption in female rats. Methods Forty adult Wistar female rats (age: 23 weeks; body weight: 275.2±3.6g; mean±SEM) were divided into 4 groups (n=10): laparotomy-sedentary; laparotomy-exercised; ovariectomy-sedentary; and ovariectomy-exercised. The exercised groups were submitted to a treadmill running program (16m/min; 30min/day, 5 days/week), for 8 weeks. Body weight and food consumption were monitored during the experiment. Visceral fat and carcass water, protein, ash, fat and carbohydrate fractions were analyzed. Two-way ANOVA plus the Tukey’s post hoc test was used for comparisons and p<0.05 was considered significant. Results The ovariectomized (ovariectomy-sedentary+ovariectomy-exercised) and sedentary (laparotomy-sedentary+ovariectomy-sedentary) animals showed higher (p<0.05) weight gain, food consumption, food efficiency ratio and weight gain/body weight ratio than laparotomy animals (laparotomy-sedentary+laparotomy-exercised) and exercised (exercised laparotomy+exercised ovariectomy), respectively. The ovariectomized and sedentary animals showed higher (p<0.05) carcass weight, fat percentage and visceral fat than laparotomy and exercised rats, respectively. Conclusion Ovariectomy and physical inactivity increase obesogenic indicators, whereas regular aerobic exercise of low to moderate intensity attenuates these unfavorable effects in female rats.

scholarly journals Psychological stress and associated factors among municipal solid waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254355
Author(s):  
Quynh Thuy Nguyen ◽  
Bang Van Nguyen ◽  
Ha Thi Thu Do ◽  
Bich Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Van Thanh Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Frequent Exposure

Introduction In low and middle-income countries, the manually operated municipal waste collection system prominently depended on the performance of waste collectors (WC). Most of the literature has focused on the impact of waste collection tasks on WCs’ physical health, while little was known about the psychological effects of work-related stress. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychological stress and related factors among waste collectors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 802 WCs in 2017. The questionnaire included the 7-item Stress component of the 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and questions on demographics and work conditions. Descriptive and multivariate logistics regression analyses were conducted to examine the factors related to psychological stress among WCs. Results Results showed that 13.4% of WCs reported stress symptoms; among them, 3.3% of WCs experienced severe stress. Factors related to lower odds of self-reported psychological stress included self-perceived frequent exposure to high and low temperatures in the working environment (OR = 0.51 and 0.52, respectively). Factors associated with the increased likelihood of symptoms included frequent exposure to hot/flammable objects (OR = 2.41), working a night shift in the last three months (OR = 1.82), education lever lower than high school (OR = 1.82), and having an insufficient monthly income (OR = 1.99). Conclusion The high percentage of workers with severe stress implies the need for mental health prevention and treatment for WCs who participated in this study.

scholarly journals Bone and Body Composition Analyses by Dxa in Adults With Gh Deficiency: Effects of Long-term Replacement Therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Rossini ◽  
Roberto Lanzi ◽  
Carlotta Galeone ◽  
Claudio Pelucchi ◽  
Mario Pennacchioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Gh Deficiency ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose: The effects of growth hormone (GH) replacement on bone mass and body composition in adult with GH deficiency (AGHD) are still debated with regard to their persistence in the long term. Moreover, the impact of gender on the response to GH is controversial. Aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of rhGH replacement on bone mass and body composition in a monocentric cohort of patients with AGHD.Methods: Data from 138 patients with AGHD (34.3 ± 14.3 years, 48 women and 90 men) treated with rhGH for a period of at least 3 years up to a maximum of 10 were retrospectively collected. Bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine, femur, and radius, and total and truncular body composition were evaluated by dual energy X-ray absorption (DXA) before and during treatment. Clinical and laboratory evaluations were performed before and during the treatment period on an annual basis.Results: Lumbar spine BMD consistently increased in males, while in females decreased after a transient improvement observed during the first 4 years of therapy. There were no significant changes in femoral BMD in either sexes, while a progressive increase at radius was observed only in males. Lean mass significantly increased in both sexes, while fat mass decreased only in males.Conclusions: In AGHD patients long-term rhGH replacement therapy induces a positive effect with regard to bone mass and body composition. A sexual dimorphism in the response to treatment is evident, with males displaying more favorable outcome.

scholarly journals The impact of intrauterine and extrauterine weight gain in premature infants on later body composition

2017 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 658-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Saenz de Pipaon ◽  
Izaskun Dorronsoro ◽  
Laura Álvarez-Cuervo ◽  
Nancy F Butte ◽  
Rosario Madero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
The Impact

The Impact of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Serum Zinc or Copper and Body Composition

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 2628-2634
Author(s):  
Daniel Timofte ◽  
Lacramioara Ochiuz ◽  
Manuela Ursaru ◽  
Bogdan Ciuntu ◽  
Lidia Ionescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Serum Copper ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of bariatric surgery on body composition, serum zinc and serum copper levels in obese patients over a period of 12 months following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. This could be important considering that this procedure has been proven to be an effective tool in achieving absolute weight loss and reducing fat tissue in morbidly obese population. Thus, our present results are confirming some important modifications behind the biochemistry of the bariatric surgery and the aforementioned impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on serum zinc or copper and body composition.

SECULAR TRENDS IN BODY COMPOSITION AND FREQUENCY OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN BOYS AGED 3–18 FROM KRAKOW, POLAND, WITHIN THE LAST 30 YEARS (FROM 1983 TO 2010)

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAŁGORZATA KOWAL ◽  
ŁUKASZ KRYST ◽  
JAN SOBIECKI ◽  
AGNIESZKA WORONKOWICZ
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Secular Trends ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Fat Tissue ◽  
Overweight People ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Total Body ◽  
A Minor

SummaryThe aim of this study was to examine the changes in body composition (fatness and muscle and bone mass) and BMI in three cohorts of boys living in Krakow, Poland, over the last 30 years, and to assess how overweight and obesity frequencies have developed over the period. The anthropological survey was conducted in 2010, and comprised 1863 boys from Krakow aged 3–18 years. The analysis compared the latest measurements of selected skinfold thicknesses, BMI, total body muscle mass and bone mass with the results of surveys from 1983 (N=1934) and 2000 (N=2323). The frequency of overweight and obesity was assessed for the last survey series, and their trends determined for the years 1983–2000 and 2000–2010. The analysis of fat tissue distribution showed that the boys from the 2010 cohort, as compared with those examined in 2000, had a higher trunk adiposity, as manifested by greater thickness of subscapular and suprailiac skinfold thicknesses, and boasted a larger muscle mass and lower bone mass. The survey results also showed that, from 1983 to 2000, the percentage of overweight boys increased slightly (from 11.69% to 12.48%), whereas the frequency of obesity did not change. Over the last decade, the percentage of overweight people has increased to 15.94%, and the frequency of obesity has doubled, equalling 4.94% in 2010. The last decade has seen a minor trend in boys towards increased trunk adiposity, muscle mass, BMI and prevalence of overweight and obesity, and a slight decrease in bone mass.

scholarly journals The impact of early growth patterns and infant feeding on body composition at 3 years of age

2015 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine T. Ejlerskov ◽  
Line B. Christensen ◽  
Christian Ritz ◽  
Signe M. Jensen ◽  
Christian Mølgaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Early Growth ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
High Birth Weight ◽  
Early Weight Gain ◽  
The Impact

Early excessive weight gain is positively associated with later obesity, and yet the effect of weight gain during specific periods and the impact of infant feeding practices are debated. The objective of the present study was to examine the impact of weight gain in periods of early childhood on body composition at 3 years, and whether infant feeding modified the relationship between early growth and body composition at 3 years. We studied 233 children from the prospective cohort study, SKOT (in Danish: Småbørns Kost og Trivsel). Birth weight z-scores (BWZ) and change in weight-for-age z-scores (WAZ) from 0 to 5, 5 to 9, 9 to 18 and 18 to 36 months were analysed for relations with body composition (anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance) at 3 years by multivariate regression analysis. BWZ and change in WAZ from 0 to 5 months were positively associated with BMI, fat mass index (FMI) and fat-free mass index (FFMI) at 3 years. Full breastfeeding for 6 months (compared to less than 1 month) eliminated the effect of early growth (P= 0·01). Full breastfeeding for 6 months (compared to less than 1 month) also eliminated the positive relation between BWZ and FMI (P= 0·009). No effect modification of infant feeding was found for FFMI. In conclusion, high birth weight and rapid growth from 0 to 5 months were associated with increased FMI and FFMI at 3 years. Longer duration of full breastfeeding reduced the effect of birth weight and early weight gain on fat mass.

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