scholarly journals Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Health and Occupational Performance Among Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and Military Personnel: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1248-1248
Author(s):  
Tina Sergi ◽  
Katherine Bode ◽  
Deana Hildebrand ◽  
Jay Dawes ◽  
Jill Joyce
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives The prevalence of overweight and obesity among tactical populations is estimated at 70–75%, which may negatively impact health and performance. Since the relationship between BMI and health and performance is not well studied in tactical populations, the purpose of this study was to systematically review available literature on the relationship between BMI and health and performance among law enforcement officers (LEO), firefighters, and military personnel. Methods Literature searches were conducted in PubMed and SCOPUS using combinations of search terms: body mass index, health*, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, heart attack, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, performance, physical fitness test*, physical training, fitness test*, injur*, law enforcement, police, trooper, firefighter, military, soldier, airmen, and sailor. Included studies used BMI as an adiposity assessment; involved cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes (T2DM), performance testing, and injuries among US LEOs, firefighters, or military personnel; and involved peer-reviewed primary research between 2000–2020. Review studies; studies on other tactical populations, retirees, and trainees; and studies using BMI as a covariate were excluded. Included articles were critically appraised using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Results Twenty-seven articles were included. Overall quality was neutral. Nine studies found BMI was positively associated with CVD risk factors. Studies involving BMI and cancer were lacking. One study found BMI was positively associated with T2DM risk. Five studies on occupational/physical performance and twelve studies on injury found a higher BMI was often indicative of decreased performance and increased risk of injury in general, but protective against stress fractures. Conclusions Higher BMI was often associated with negative health and performance outcomes among tactical populations, especially when beyond the overweight classification. Public health practitioners should focus efforts on improving nutrition and physical activity to promote a healthy BMI among these individuals. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index and the Relationship with Chronic Kidney Disease in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Romania

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-229
Author(s):  
Carmen Denise Caldararu ◽  
Dorin Tarta ◽  
Raluca Pop ◽  
Mirela Gliga ◽  
Emilian Carasca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Glomerular Filtration ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractObesity and chronic kidney disease are epidemic size. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be more common in obese, although interrelation is not supported by all authors.Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of overweight and obesity on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and other risk factors for CKD.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study on 627 patients admitted in a Nephrology Department between January 2007 - December 2011. Patients were divided according to eGFR in a CKD group and a non-CKD group. Patients were divided based on BMI in: normal (<25 kg/m2), overweight (≥ 25 kg/m2 and ≤30 kg/m2) and obese (>30 kg/m2). Demographical, clinical and laboratory data (serum creatinine, lipid parameters, etc) were used for the statistical analysis. The relationship between BMI (as a marker of obesity and overweight), glomerular filtration rate and other possible risk factors for chronic kidney disease was studied.Results: 43.70% patients were obese and 33.17% overweight. CKD prevalence was 58.69%. Logistic regression analysis showed that systolic blood pressure was the main determinant of CKD in our patients.Conclusion: Lack of association between BMI and CKD was demonstrated in our study.

scholarly journals The Relationship among Body Mass Index, Physical Activity, Dynamic Balance, and Sleep Patterns

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geubrina Kananda ◽  
Eka Roina Megawati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Fall Injury ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship

According to the World Health Organization in 2010, overweight and obesity are the fifth risk factors of the cause of death in the world. Obesity is influenced by the level of physical activity and it could cause a disturbance in dynamic balance and induce sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. Meanwhile, the lack of physical activity also affects the dynamic balance that can increase the risk of fall injury during the dynamic physical activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among body mass index, physical activity, the dynamic balance, and sleep patterns. The subjects of this study were 72 young adults aged 20 years in average, consisted of 47 males and 25 females. The body mass index was undertaken by dividing the body weight (kg) and height in meter square (m2). The level of physical activity was performed by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Meanwhile, the dynamic balance was measured by using the modified Bass test; while sleep patterns was measured by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This study found that there was a significant association between BMI and dynamic balance with p value = 0.006 (p 0.05); whereas physical activity was not significantly associated to the dynamic balance (p0.05). Meanwhile, body mass index and physical activity were not significantly associated to sleep patterns (p 0.05). This study concludes that body mass index has a significant association to dynamic balance. Meanwhile, dynamic balance is highly needed in carrying out dynamic physical activity to avoid fall injury.

The Relationship Between Physical Fitness, Urine Iodine Status, and Body-Mass Index in 6- to 7-year-old Polish Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylwia Merkiel ◽  
Wojciech Chalcarz
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Iodine Status ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Urine Iodine

The aim of this study was to assess physical fitness in 6- to 7-yr-old children and determine if there is any relationship between children’s physical fitness, their urine iodine status, and their body-mass index (BMI). The studied population included 121 children from southern Poland. Physical fitness was measured using a physical fitness test for children age 3–7 yr. Urinary iodine concentrations were measured in the children’s first urine output on waking using the modified PAMM (Program Against Micronutrient Malnutrition) method. Body height and weight were measured and BMI was calculated. The subjects were characterized by low physical fitness. Boys obtained better results in agility, power, and strength exercises (p ≤ .05). In girls, 11 correlation coefficients between the scores obtained in the physical fitness test, urinary iodine, and anthropometric measures were statistically significant, and in boys, only 2. BMI correlated positively with agility in girls and with strength in girls and boys. Our study revealed low physical fitness in Polish 6- to 7-yr-old children, which shows the need to implement programs aimed at increasing their physical activity. The relationship found between physical fitness and urine iodine status in girls indicates that future research in this area is needed.

scholarly journals Does Body Mass Index Impact on the Relationship Between Systolic Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease?

Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1478-1483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumi Tsukinoki ◽  
Yoshitaka Murakami ◽  
Rachel Huxley ◽  
Takayoshi Ohkubo ◽  
Xianghua Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Relationship

The Relationship between Mindful Eating and Body Mass Index and Body Compositions in Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nur Demirbas ◽  
Ruhusen Kutlu ◽  
Aysel Kurnaz
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Mindful Eating ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthier Living ◽  
The Relationship

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Obesity and overweight are important public health problems. Mindfulness can promote healthier living and dietary habits, which might support weight loss. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between eating awareness and body mass index (BMI) and body composition in adults. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 446 volunteers. The heights, weights, and waist circumferences of the participants were measured, and bioelectrical impedance analyses were performed. A sociodemographic information form prepared by the researchers and the Turkish version of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) were administered to the volunteers. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In this study, 31.2% (<i>n</i> = 139) of the participants were overweight and 46.9% (<i>n</i> = 209) were obese. There was no statistically significant relationship between gender and BMI. The total mean MEQ score was found to be 88.26 ± 13.3 (53–144). The awareness scores of women of normal weight were statistically significantly higher than those of women with obesity (<i>p</i> = 0.001). There was no difference between BMI categories and awareness scores among male participants. While participants with obesity had higher scores for eating disinhibition, their eating control, eating discipline, and interference scores were lower than those of participants with normal weight (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). A weak statistically significant correlation was found between the awareness subdimension of the scale and the ages, BMIs, waist circumferences, and body fat rates of the participants. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> It was observed that mindful eating was lower in women with overweight and obesity than that in women with normal weight. We believe that it is important to increase awareness of eating in order to protect against the diseases caused by obesity and for a healthy life.

scholarly journals Hubungan Indeks Masa Tubuh dengan Kadar Trigliserida Pada Penenun Tradisional di Tenganan Karangasem

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
I G.A. Sri Dhyanaputri
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Multifactorial Disease ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

Background Body mass index is the one of the marker of nutritional status related to obesity. Obesity is a multifactorial disease that can lead to an increase in triglycerides. This situation is one of the causes of cardiovascular disease. Objective This study aims to determine the relationship between body mass index in the levels of trigliycerides in weavers in Tenganan Village Karangasem. Methods Designed as study correlation study. The study was done to 26 respondents that were chosen by saturated sampling method. Data of body mass index were measured by anthropometric measurements and data of triglycerides level measured by using a dialab autolyser. The Results showed that 50,00% participants got obesity and 42,31% participants had increased triglycerides level, which six participants (23,08%) got a high limit and five participants (19,23%) in the high category. Based on the product moment test, a score is significant correlation between body mass index with triglycerides (p: 0,000) (α: 0,05). It was Concluded there is a relationship between body mass index with triglycerides level of weavers at Tenganan Village Karangasem.Keywords: body mass index, obesity, triglycerides

scholarly journals Accuracy of self-reported height, body mass and derived body mass index in a group of United States law enforcement officers

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawes Jay ◽  
Robert Lockie ◽  
Filip Kukić ◽  
Aleksandar Čvorović ◽  
Charles Kornhauser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers

scholarly journals Body mass index, personality traits, and body image in Italian pre-adolescents: An opportunity for overweight prevention

Psihologija ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Rosa ◽  
Manuela Tomai ◽  
Marco Lauriola ◽  
Gabriella Martino ◽  
Trani Di
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Italian Children ◽  
The Relationship

We investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and personality traits, socioeconomic status (SES), and body image (BI) at the beginning of preadolescence. Data were collected from 238 Italian children aged 10?11 years using self-report scales. Information about SES was derived from parental education and professional status. BI was the variable the most strongly associated with BMI. Controlling for BI, SES, and gender, Agreeableness was inversely associated with BMI, whilst Extroversion was related to BMI in girls only. Gender did not moderate the associations between BI and BMI at this age. The relationship of certain personality traits with BMI is likely to emerge during preadolescence. Early interventions to reduce overweight and obesity could consider the interplay of Agreeableness and Extroversion with gender, BI, and SES.

scholarly journals The Effect of Water Intake on Body Mass Index in Universitas Sumatera Utara Medical Students

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (E) ◽  
pp. 50-52
Author(s):  
Nenni Dwi Aprianti Lubis ◽  
Fitriyani Nasution ◽  
Hidayat Hidayar ◽  
Sri Amelia ◽  
Ridwan Balatif
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Spearman Test ◽  
The Relationship

Overweight and obesity is one of the health problems in the world. This condition is associated with various health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, gallbladder disease, and cancer. Consuming adequate fluids can help you lose weight. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body fluid intake and body mass index (BMI) in Medical Faculty Universitas Sumatera Utara students. A cross-sectional study was conducted on USU Medical Faculty students from October 2020 to January 2021 with a sample of 99 people. Researchers obtained primary data obtained through reporting daily fluid intake for seven consecutive days and anthropometric measurements. Furthermore, the researchers conducted the Spearman test to determine the relationship between the two variables. Based on the characteristics of the sample, the researchers obtained 51 samples that were female (51.5%), and 48 were male (48.5%) with an average age of 20.05±1.08 years. The average fluid intake consumed was around 2070.07±654.93 mL per day, whereas 48 people in the study sample consumed less fluid below 2000 mL/day (45.5%). The classification of nutritional status of the sample based on BMI showed that 44 people had normal nutritional status (44.4%), 48 people were overweight (48.5%), and seven people were obese (7.1%). The test results showed a significant relationship between daily fluid intake and BMI (p-value = 0.007).

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