scholarly journals Physical Activity, Body Image and Body Mass Index: ELSA Brasil Cohort

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Coelho ◽  
Sandhi Barreto ◽  
Luana Giatti ◽  
Maria Del Carmen Molina ◽  
Maria Angélica Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass

scholarly journals The Relationship of Perceived Body Image, Body Mass Index and Physical Activity with Weight Status among Students at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-227
Author(s):  
Futoon S. Alobiri ◽  
Roaa A. Alharbi ◽  
Mohammed R. Algethami ◽  
Raghdah H. Ateeq ◽  
Aseel M. Badurayq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Aim: Identify the relation between poor esteem for body image and weight-related behaviors. The results will help increase awareness and improve students’ lifestyles to have a better body image and achieve ideal body weight. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among King Abdulaziz University medical students (n= 460) between July to the end of August 2019. Data was collected using the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), figure rating scale (FRS) and analyzed using SPSS software. Result: The results showed that the average Body Mass Index (BMI) was 24.80 ± 11.89. Participant sex was an important factor influencing the prevalence of obesity; male students were more obese than female students with a significant difference (p<0.001). The level of body satisfaction was also affected by gender. Students in preclinical years were more likely to gain weight more than clinical years students. Conclusion: The results show a significant relationship between body satisfaction and gender (P<0.0001) despite having diverse BMIs. Overweight and obese males and females' participants had the lowest body satisfaction. Females who were too thin and had low BMIs described themselves as normal, while males describe themselves as too thin. Conversely, females with high BMIs described themselves as too fat, while males described themselves as normal. This could be due to different factors. Also, underweight females and males have high body satisfaction, which can lead to dangerous behaviors to maintain low body weight which cause negative health consequences.

scholarly journals Body Image, Perceived Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index and Age in Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani ◽  
Mahta Eskandarnejad ◽  
Zahra Fathirezaie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass

scholarly journals Body image dissatisfaction and its relationship with physical activity and body mass index in Brazilian adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria F. Laus ◽  
Telma M. Braga Costa ◽  
Sebastião S. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Brazilian Sample ◽  
Subsequent Calculation ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objective: To evaluate body image dissatisfaction and its relationship with physical activity and body mass index in a Brazilian sample of adolescents. Methods: A total of 275 adolescents (139 boys and 136 girls) between the ages of 14 and 18 years completed measures of body image dissatisfaction through the Contour Drawing Scale and current physical activity by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Weight and height were also measured for subsequent calculation of body mass index. Results: Boys and girls differed significantly regarding body image dissatisfaction, with girls reporting higher levels of dissatisfaction. Underweight and eutrophic boys preferred to be heavier, while those overweight preferred be thinner and, in contrast, girls desired to be thinner even when they are of normal weight. Conclusion: Body image dissatisfaction was strictly related to body mass index, but not to physical activity.

Physical Activity, Body Image and Body Mass Index: Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil), 2008–10.

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. i262-i262
Author(s):  
S. M. Barreto ◽  
C. G. Coelho ◽  
L. Giatti ◽  
M. A. A. Nunes ◽  
M. D. C. Molina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adult Health

The Relationship among Body Mass Index, Body Image, Exercise Habits and Stage of Change in College-Aged Females

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Burger ◽  
Dennis Dolny
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
Image Perception ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among body mass index (BMI), body image perception, physical activity habits, and exercise stage of change in college-aged females. Volunteers (N = 134) completed a survey of demographics, Stage of Exercise Scale (SOES; Cardinal, 1995a; Cardinal, 1995b), Physical Activity History questionnaire (PAH; Jacobs, Hahn, Haskell, Pirie, & Sidney, 1989), and Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ; Cooper, Taylor, Cooper, & Fairburn, 1987). Participants were categorized into five exercise stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Relationships between the variables were analyzed with Pearson r correlations. Kruskal-Wallis independence tests were also used for analyses. Approximately 60% of the participants reported current physical inactivity or irregular exercise. BMI and body image score were significantly linearly related, with higher body mass indicating more negative body image (r = 30, p <.017). Significant differences existed between exercise stages for physical activity score, X2 (3, N = 134) = 19.98, p <.05. Based upon follow-up tests participants in the maintenance stage had significantly higher physical activity scores than all other stages. No significant differences were found for BMI or body image between exercise stages. Regular exercisers had the highest frequency of disordered eating and weight-preoccupied attitudes and behaviors. The majority of these women were not currently regularly physically active, professed dissatisfaction with their current level of activity, and expressed a fear of being fat. Further study directed at specific factors related to body image and exercise behaviors, as well as the impact of stage-specific interventions are suggested.

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