The Effect of Zumba Training on Body Composition, Dietary Intake, Sleep Quality, and Duration in Adult Sedentary Women With Overweight

The aim of this study was to analyze dietary intake and body composition in a group of elite-level competitive rhythmic gymnasts from Spain. We undertook body composition and nutritional analysis of 30 elite gymnasts, divided into two groups by age: pre-teen (9–12 years) (n = 17) and teen (13–18 years) (n = 13). Measures of height, weight, and bioimpedance were used to calculate body mass index and percent body fat. Energy and nutrient intakes were assessed based on 7-day food records. The two groups had similar percentages of total body fat (pre-teen: 13.99 ± 3.83% vs. teen: 14.33 ± 5.57%; p > 0.05). The energy availability values for pre-teens were above the recommended values (>40 kcal/FFM/day) 69.38 ± 14.47 kcal/FFM/day, while those for the teens were much lower (34.7 ± 7.5 kcal/FFM/day). The distribution of the daily energy intake across the macronutrients indicates that both groups ingested less than the recommended level of carbohydrates and more than the recommended level of fat. Very low intakes of calcium and vitamin D among other micronutrients were also noted. The main finding is that teenage gymnasts do not consume as much energy as they need each day, which explains their weight and development. Moreover, they are at a high risk of developing low energy availability that could negatively impact their performance and future health.

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Vitamin D Status Is Associated with Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in Pre-Adolescent Children Living in Urban Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13072175 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 2175

Author(s):

Winnie Siew Swee Chee ◽

Chung Yuan Chang ◽

Kanimolli Arasu ◽

Soon Yee Wong ◽

Shu Hwa Ong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Body Composition ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Surface Area ◽

Body Surface Area ◽

Body Surface ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Vitamin D Status ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors

Studies on vitamin D status and its determinants in growing children in countries with ample sunshine such as Malaysia have been limited. The aim of our study was to determine factors associated with serum 25(OH)D concentrations such as lifestyle, dietary intake, anthropometry, and body composition in 243 pre-adolescent Malaysian children from low-income families living in Kuala Lumpur. This cross-sectional study measured bone density and body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), while serum 25(OH)D was measured using LC–MS/MS. Time spent outdoors, body surface area exposed to sunlight, dietary intake, and physical activity level were assessed using questionnaires. Multiple linear regression and stepwise analysis were performed to identify significant predictors for serum 25(OH)D. About 69.4% had 25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L, and 18.9% were vitamin-D-deficient with 25(OH)D < 30 nmol/L. Girls had a nine-fold higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency than boys. Body surface area exposed to sunlight, Sun Index, and fat mass were significant predictors of 25(OH)D concentrations in this population. Modifiable lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and reducing obesity are important public health guidance to ensure optimal vitamin D status in these children.

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Dietary Intake, Nutritional Status, and Body Composition in Children With End-Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis

Journal of Renal Nutrition ◽

10.1053/j.jrn.2016.12.007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 207-215 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Consuelo Pontón-Vázquez ◽

Edgar Manuel Vásquez-Garibay ◽

Erika Fabiola Hurtado-López ◽

Adriana de la Torre Serrano ◽

Germán Patiño García ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

End Stage Kidney Disease ◽

End Stage

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Effect of Ramadan fasting on metabolic markers, body composition, and dietary intake in Emiratis of Ajman (UAE) with metabolic syndrome

Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Targets and Therapy ◽

10.2147/dmso.s24221 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 409 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Amena Sadiya ◽

Ahmed ◽

Siddieg ◽

Joy ◽

Carlsson

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Body Composition ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Metabolic Markers ◽

Ramadan Fasting

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Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Iron Status of Female Collegiate Swimmers and Divers

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.16.3.281 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 281-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Heidi L. Petersen ◽

C. Ted Peterson ◽

Manju B. Reddy ◽

Kathy B. Hanson ◽

James H. Swain ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Iron Status ◽

Dietary Quality ◽

Whole Body ◽

Vitamin B ◽

Percentage Body Fat ◽

X Ray

This study determined the effect of training on body composition, dietary intake, and iron status of eumenorrheic female collegiate swimmers (n = 18) and divers (n = 6) preseason and after 16 wk of training. Athletes trained on dryland (resistance, strength, fexibility) 3 d/wk, 1.5 h/d and in-water 6 d/wk, nine, 2-h sessions per week (6400 to 10,000 kJ/d). Body-mass index (kg/m2; P = 0.05), waist and hip circumferences (P ≤ 0.0001), whole body fat mass (P = 0.0002), and percentage body fat (P ≤ 0.0001) decreased, whereas lean mass increased (P = 0.028). Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, we found no change in regional lean mass, but fat decreased at the waist (P = 0.0002), hip (P = 0.0002), and thigh (P = 0.002). Energy intake (10,061 ± 3617 kJ/d) did not change, but dietary quality improved with training, as refected by increased intakes of fber (P = 0.036), iron (P = 0.015), vitamin C (P = 0.029), vitamin B-6 (P = 0.032), and fruit (P = 0.003). Iron status improved as refected by slight increases in hemoglobin (P = 0.046) and hematocrit (P = 0.014) and decreases in serum transferrin receptor (P ≤ 0.0001). Studies are needed to further evaluate body composition and iron status in relation to dietary intake in female swimmers.

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Yoga practice to improve sleep quality and body composition parameters of obese male - a randomized controlled trial

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1515/jcim-2016-0077 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

Author(s):

P. B. Rshikesan ◽

Pailoor Subramanya ◽

Ram Nidhi

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Body Composition ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Impedance Method ◽

Yoga Practice ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Obese Male

AbstractBackgroundGlobally obesity increase is a big challenge. Obesity causes many non-communicable diseases. Options to control obesity are in search.Aim: To assess the outcome of 3 months follow-up period, after 14 weeks yoga intervention, for body composition and sleep quality parameters on obese male in urban setting.Materials and methodsDesign: Parallel group RCT (randomized controlled trial) on obese male. The two groups were yoga and control groups, with yoga (n= 37, age 40.03 ± 8.74), control (n= 35, age 42.20 ± 12.06). The IAYT (integrated approach of yoga therapy) training was given to yoga group for 14 weeks, and the unsupervised yoga practice was continued by the subjects at their home, for further 3 months. Training was 1.5 hour daily for 5 days in a week, which included the IAYT module ofSuryanamaskara Asana Pranayamaand relaxation. No yoga activity but walking etc. for the same time, was given to control group. Body composition parameters were assessed through BIA (bioelectrical impedance) method using InBody R 20 model. The sleep quality was assessed using PSQI (Pittsburgh sleep quality index). Within group and between group analysis were performed, using SPSS version 21. The correlation analysis was carried out on the difference in pre follow-up values.ResultsDuring the follow-up period within the group, the body composition parameters improved and the parameters of quality of sleep showed trends of improvement. Also some of the gain obtained during 14 weeks intervention was lost during follow-up period.ConclusionsThe changes observed may indicate the long-term benefits of yoga practice for control of obesity in urban setting for males.

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The Relationship between Body Composition, Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Pulmonary Status in Adolescents and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu14020310 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 310

Author(s):

Kevin J. Scully ◽

Laura T. Jay ◽

Steven Freedman ◽

Gregory S. Sawicki ◽

Ahmet Uluer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Body Composition ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Healthy Volunteers ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adolescents And Adults

Measures of body fat and lean mass may better predict important clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) than body mass index (BMI). Little is known about how diet quality and exercise may impact body composition in these patients. Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) body composition, 24-h dietary recall, and physical activity were assessed in a cross-sectional analysis of 38 adolescents and adults with CF and 19 age-, race-, and gender-matched healthy volunteers. Compared with the healthy volunteers, participants with CF had a lower appendicular lean mass index (ALMI), despite no observed difference in BMI, and their diets consisted of higher glycemic index foods with a greater proportion of calories from fat and a lower proportion of calories from protein. In participants with CF, pulmonary function positively correlated with measures of lean mass, particularly ALMI, and negatively correlated with multiple measures of body fat after controlling for age, gender, and BMI. Higher physical activity levels were associated with greater ALMI and lower body fat. In conclusion, body composition measures, particularly ALMI, may better predict key clinical outcomes in individuals with CF than BMI. Future longitudinal studies analyzing the effect of dietary intake and exercise on body composition and CF-specific clinical outcomes are needed.

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