scholarly journals The Relationship Between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Body Composition in Nutrition and Dietetic Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Servet Madencioğlu ◽  
Sevinç Yücecan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Near East ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIntroductionThe determination of level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) in young adults has been investigated in countries situated near the Mediterranean region generally. The main purpose of this study were to determine differences in body composition by gender and level of adherence to the MD and to determine the relationship between body composition and level of adherence to the MD in Nutrition and Dietetics students at Near East University in Cyprus.Materials and MethodsThe study was conducted on 126 Nutrition and Dietetics students, aged 18 to 32 years. MDS was calculated, and then classified into three groups: good (36–55 points), moderate (21–35 points), and poor (0–20 points). Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance (BIA). Anthropometrical measurements; height (H), body weight (BW), waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) were assessed according to standardized procedures and physical activity (PA) was assessed by using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short form). The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee at Near East University.ResultsAccording to study results 31.0% of students were found out to low adherence, while 69.0% of students had moderate adherence to the MD. There is no student had high adherence to the MD. There was no significant difference (p = 0.877) between the male and female students in terms of adherence to Mediterranean diet. The findings indicate that the eating habits of the Nutrition and Dietetics students, even those studying nutrition, are in need of improvement. The results show that 78.6% of students were normal and 21.4% of students were overweight and obese. Male students’ BW (p = 0.000), WC (p = 0.000) and HC (p = 0.015) were higher than females’, while female students’ fat mass (FM) (p = 0.000) was higher than males’. However, there is no significant difference between BW (p = 0.724), FM (p = 0.896), BMI (p = 0.691), WC (p = 0.632) and HC (p = 0.982) neither low adherence nor moderate adherence to the MD. Most of students minimal active according to IPAQ scores (41.2%) and there is no significant difference IPAQ score and adherence to the MD (p = 0.923).DiscussionOne of the healthiest diets worldwide is the traditional MD. Several studies have shown, that higher adherence to the MD is inversely related with BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR). Little is known of how adherence to the MD is related to body composition, especially in university students. Further large-scale studies are required to clarify the relationship between adherence to the MD and body composition

scholarly journals The Relation between Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Fitness, and Obesity in Children from Three Countries at Different Stages of the Physical Activity Transition

ISRN Obesity ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Héroux ◽  
V. Onywera ◽  
M. S. Tremblay ◽  
K. B. Adamo ◽  
J. Lopez Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Mexican Children ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Fitness Measures ◽  
The Relationship

Background. The physical activity transition is contributing to an increase in childhood obesity and a decrease in fitness worldwide. This study compared body composition and fitness measures in children from three countries and examined intercountry differences in the relationship between these variables. Methods. Participants consisted of 736 Canadian, 193 Mexican, and 179 Kenyan children aged 9–13 years. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, triceps skinfolds, aerobic fitness, and muscular fitness were measured. Linear regression was used to examine associations between variables. Results. The prevalence of obesity was the highest in Mexican children (9.2% boys, 8.4% girls) and the lowest in Kenyan children (0.9% boys, 2.8% girls). Aerobic fitness (VO2max in mL/kg/min) was the highest in Kenyan children (50.2 boys, 46.7 girls) and the lowest in Canadian children (41.3 boys, 38.3 girls). Aerobic fitness was negatively associated with body composition measures irrespective of country and sex. Mexican children with low aerobic fitness had higher body composition measures than Canadian and Kenyan children. Muscular fitness was not associated with the body composition measures in Kenyan children but was a weak positive correlate of BMI and waist circumference in Canadian and Mexican children. Conclusion. The current study provides some evidence to support the physical activity transition hypothesis.

scholarly journals Association between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Physical Fitness with Body Composition Parameters in 1717 European Adolescents: The AdolesHealth Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Galan-Lopez ◽  
Antonio J. Sanchez-Oliver ◽  
Maret Pihu ◽  
Thórdís Gísladóttír ◽  
Raúl Domínguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Mediterranean

Obesity, low levels of physical fitness, and unhealthy eating patterns are responsible for part of the health problems of adolescents today. The current study aimed at examining the association between the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), through each answer to the items of the Adherence to the MD Questionnaire (KIDMED), and physical fitness with body composition parameters (body mass index (BMI), percentage of body fat, and waist circumference) in 1717 European adolescents (N = 900 boys, N = 817 girls). Data of body composition, physical fitness results, and the answers to KIDMED were analyzed by the Student’s t-test. Additionally, the effect size (ES) was calculated and a Chi-square test analyzed the proportion of participants with and without over waist circumference, overfat, and overweight in each KIDMED question. The relative risk of suffering over waist circumference, overfat and overweight in relation to the responses was calculated by Odd-Ratio. Adherence to the MD did not influence the condition of over waist circumference, overfat and overweight, although certain dietary habits were identified as risk factors for their development. Over waist circumference, overfat, and overweight boys and girls presented higher levels of body mass, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and BMI (p < 0.001; ES = 1.73–3.38), as well as lower levels of all the parameters of the physical fitness analyzed (p < 0.001; ES = 0.45–1.08), except the handgrip test. A direct relationship between fitness and over waist circumference, overfat, and overweight was found.

scholarly journals Diferencias en los estilos de vida de escolares españoles y migrantes | Lifestyle differences between Spanish national and migrant students

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (25) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl Jiménez Boraita ◽  
Josep María Dalmau Torres ◽  
Esther Gargallo Ibort ◽  
Daniel Arriscado Alsina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Immigrant Population ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Migrant Students ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
La Rioja ◽  
Dieta Mediterranea ◽  
Dieta Mediterránea

La población migrante constituye una parte importante de nuestra realidad social y escolar. Para favorecer su integración en el sistema educativo, es preciso conocer sus hábitos de vida. El objetivo del estudio fue analizarlos y compararlos con los de sus pares españoles. Se seleccionó una muestra representativa de alumnos de sexto de Educación Primaria de Logroño (La Rioja), obteniendo un total de 329 escolares de los 31 centros de la ciudad. Se les administraron cuestionarios de actividad física (PAQ-C), adherencia a la dieta mediterránea (KIDMED), características demográficas y hábitos de vida. También se valoró su composición corporal y condición física.  El alumnado migrante tenía un nivel socioeconómico y cultural más bajo, además de una menor asistencia al comedor y menor práctica de actividad deportiva organizada. A pesar de esto último, no hubo diferencias en los niveles de actividad física o en la capacidad aeróbica. Por otro lado, reportaron una menor adherencia a la dieta mediterránea, sin embargo, no hubo diferencias en la composición corporal. Por último, pasaban más horas frente a la pantalla y dormían menos por la noche, variables que podrían estar relacionadas. Las intervenciones sanitarias y educativas deberían valorar estos resultados para favorecer la plena inclusión de la población migrante.AbstractThe immigrant population constitutes an important part of society in both social and educational contexts. In order to assist in the integration of migrants into the education system, it is crucial to understand their lifestyle habits. The objective of the present study was to analyze and compare lifestyle habits between migrants and their Spanish counterparts. A representative sample of 329 students attending the sixth year of primary school was recruited from 31 educational centers in the city of Logroño (La Rioja). Participants self-reported their physical activity (PAQ-C), adherence to the Mediterranean diet (KIDMED), demographic characteristics and lifestyle habits. Data for body composition and physical condition were also collected. Students from an immigrant background reported a lower socioeconomic status and cultural status, besides in reduced attendance to school dining rooms and reduce their engagement in physical activity. With regards to physical activity, there were no differences between Spanish national or migrant students in levels of physical activity or in aerobic capacity. On the other hand, migrant students did report a lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Despite this finding, no differences in body composition were reported. Finally, immigrant students reported a higher screen time and slept fewer hours per night, outcomes which could be intrinsically related. The findings of the present research have implications for the development of health and/or educative interventions for the complete integration of the immigrant population.

The relationship between orthorexia nervosa and body composition in female students of the nutrition and dietetics department

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ani Agopyan ◽  
Emre Batuhan Kenger ◽  
Seda Kermen ◽  
Mutlu Tuce Ulker ◽  
Mustafa Ataberk Uzsoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Orthorexia Nervosa ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Body Mass, and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in the Split-Dalmatia County (Croatia)

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3237
Author(s):  
Lejla Obradovic Salcin ◽  
Zeljka Karin ◽  
Vesna Miljanovic Damjanovic ◽  
Marko Ostojic ◽  
Andrea Vrdoljak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Random Factor ◽  
The Mediterranean

Physical activity, body mass, and dietary habits are known to be important determinants of overall health status, but there is an evident lack of studies that examine these issues specifically in preschool children. The aim of this study was to identify associations that may exist between adhering to the Mediterranean diet (MD), levels of physical activity (PA), and body composition indices in apparently healthy preschool children from southern Croatia. Participants were 5- to 6-year-old preschoolers from the Mediterranean part of the country (the Split-Dalmatia County; n = 260, 126 females). Adherence to the MD was observed by the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED), PA level was evaluated by the Preschool-age Children’s Physical Activity Questionnaire (Pre-PAQ), and responses were collected from the parents. The participants’ waist circumferences (in cm), waist-to-hip ratios, and body mass index (in kg/m2, and in a z-score calculated relative to the normative value for age and sex) were used as indicators of body composition. All children were of the same age and tested over a one-month period of the same year as a part of the regular examination undertaken before attending elementary school. With only 6% of the children having a low KIDMED score, adherence to the MD was high. MD adherence was higher in girls (Chi-square = 15.31, p < 0.01) and children who live on the coast of the Adriatic Sea (Chi-square = 18.51, p < 0.01). A mixed effects logistic regression (with kindergarten as random factor) identified sedentary activity to be negatively associated with MD adherence (OR per point: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.44–0.91). High adherence to the MD in the studied sample may be attributed to regulated feeding in kindergarten. Considering that most Croatian elementary schools do not provide food to their students, MD adherence should be investigated later in life and also in other parts of the country where the MD is culturally less prevalent.

scholarly journals Physical activity level and quality of life of university studentsÜniversite öğrencilerinde fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ve yaşam kalitesi

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilal Kılınç ◽  
Akan Bayrakdar ◽  
Berrin Çelik ◽  
Hacalet Mollaoğulları ◽  
Yıldırım Gökhan Gencer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between the levels of quality of life and levels of physical activity of female students studying at universities. The data used in this study have been collected through survey method. While the target population of the research consists of female students studying at universities, its sample consists of female students studying at Yüzüncü Yıl University in Van province. The data related to this research were collected on 20 April 2015 at Yüzüncü Yıl University in Van (hereinafter referred to as “VYYÜ”). One hundred-fifty (150) students were contacted out of the entire female university student population studying at VYYÜ. As part of this research, studies on applicability and credibility in Turkey have been conducted and WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) have been applied. No statistically significant difference has been observed in the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Walking, MET, Physical area, Psychological area and social area values. Statistical differences have been observed at p<0.05 level, according to the Recreational and Environmental area. When the relationship between the quality of life and physical activity is examined, a positively significant relationship has been detected between the EFA and the CFA (r=0.463) at <0.05 level. Consequently, increase of vigorous-intensity and medium-intensity physical activity for young women can be a more effective method in enhancing the quality of life in relation to health. ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı üniversite okuyan kadın öğrencilerin yaşam kalitesi düzeyleri ve fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir.Bu araştırmadaki veriler anket yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini üniversitelerde okuyan kadın öğrenciler oluştururken, örneklemini ise Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesinde (VYYÜ) öğrenim gören kadın öğrenciler oluşturmuştur. Bu araştırmanın verilerinin toplanması 20 Nisan 2015 tarihlerinde VYYÜ geçekleştirilmiştir. VYYÜ’de öğrenim gören kadın üniversite öğrencilerinden 150 kişiye ulaşılmıştır. Bu araştırmada Türkiye'de geçerlilik ve güvenirlilik çalışmaları yapılmış DSÖ Yaşam Kalitesi ölçeği kısa formu (WHOQOL-BREF) ve IPAQ (Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeyi) anketleri uygulanmıştır. AFA, OFA, Yürüme, Met, Fiziksel alan, Psikolojik alan ve Sosyal alan değerlerinde istatistiki olarak anlamlı bir farklılığa rastlanmamıştır. Dinlenme ve Çevresel alanda ise hastalık durumuna göre p<0,05 düzeyinde istatistiki farklılıklara rastlanmıştır. Yaşam kalitesi ile fiziksel aktivite arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde OFA ile AFA arasında (r=0,463) <0,05 düzeyinde pozitif yönde anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak, genç kadınlarda şiddetli ve orta dereceli fiziksel aktiviteyi arttırmak, sağlıkla ilişkili yaşam kalitesini yükseltmede daha etkin bir yöntem olabilir.

scholarly journals Determination of the Relationship between Nutrition Habits, Social Physique Anxiety, and Physical Activity Levels of Adolescent Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
SELEN MUFTUOGLU ◽  
SINEM BAYRAM
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Nutrition Habits

Background: Concerns about physical appearance and other body characteristics are central to adolescents’ sense of self-worth and have the potential to affect adolescents’ nutrition habits and overall well-being. Aim: This study was planned and conducted to determine the relationship between nutritional habits, social anxiety levels, and physical activity levels of students in the pubertal period. Materials and Methods: 300 students were enrolled in this descriptive cross-sectional study between the ages of 14-18 who lived in Ankara, between October 2017 and February 2018. The Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) was used to determine healthy eating habits, the International Physical Activity Form (IPAQ) to determine physical activity status, and the Social Physique Anxiety Inventory (SPAS) to determine social anxiety levels. Results: 232 girls and 68 boys participated in the study. There was no statistically significant difference between KIDMED, IPAQ, or SPAS by sex (p> 0.05). Students who stated that they eat a healthy diet had higher KIDMED scores and lower SPAS scores than those who had an unhealthy diet (p<0.05). Physical activity levels were similar in both groups (p>0.05). There was a positive correlation between KIDMED and IPAQ results, and negative correlations between KIDMED and SPAS and Body Mass Index for age (p<0.05). There was a negative but insignificant correlation between IPAQ and SPAS scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and higher physical activity levels may protect adolescents from obesity, obesity-related comorbidities, and high social anxiety levels.

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