scholarly journals Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Soha Hourani ◽  
Nagham Hamadeh ◽  
Mohamad Al-Iskandarani ◽  
Sarine El Daouk ◽  
Maha Hoteit
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Index

<p>Association between higher levels of physical activity and lower rates of obesity has been shown. The aim is to assess the relation between the prevalence of physical activity and the Physical Activity Index (PAI) of 300 Lebanese healthy adults, with age, gender, occupation, body mass indices and waist circumferences (WC). The cutoff points of WC for both genders were determined using the values of Body Mass Index (BMI). A cross-sectional study using self-reported valid questionnaire was conducted randomly on 150 men and 150 women, between 18 and 74 years, from Beirut region. Association between variables was performed using chi2, T-Test and ANOVA. Linear regression determined the WC cutoffs based on BMI. 22% of the population was obese with WC mean level of 92.47±14.4cm (87.71±14.4 cm for women and 97.24±12.96 cm for men). The prevalence of physical activity was 34% in overall population (27% in women and 40% in men).There was no significant association between BMI values and PAI (p&lt; 0.085 for men and p&lt; 0.300 for women). However there was an inverse association between WC values and PAI in both genders (p&lt;0.043 in men and p&lt; 0.036 in women). Linear regression showed WC cut-off point in Lebanese women with BMI ≥25 kg/m2 and ≥30 kg/m2 of 86 cm and 100 cm respectively, whereas for men it was 92.12 cm and 105 cm respectively. The prevalence of physical activity in Beirut is low with differences among genders. The highest physical activity index is associated with the decreased values of waist circumference.</p>

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Obesity Indicators: National Cross Sectional Study on Lebanese Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Soha Hourani ◽  
Nagham Hamadeh ◽  
Mohamad Al-Iskandarani ◽  
Sarine El Daouk ◽  
Maha Hoteit
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Index

<p>Association between higher levels of physical activity and lower rates of obesity has been shown. The aim is to assess the relation between the prevalence of physical activity and the Physical Activity Index (PAI) of 300 Lebanese healthy adults, with age, gender, occupation, body mass indices and waist circumferences (WC). The cutoff points of WC for both genders were determined using the values of Body Mass Index (BMI). A cross-sectional study using self-reported valid questionnaire was conducted randomly on 150 men and 150 women, between 18 and 74 years, from Beirut region. Association between variables was performed using chi<sup>2</sup>, T-Test and ANOVA. Linear regression determined the WC cutoffs based on BMI. 22% of the population was obese with WC mean level of 92.47±14.4cm (87.71±14.4 cm for women and 97.24±12.96 cm for men). The prevalence of physical activity was 34% in overall population (27% in women and 40% in men).There was no significant association between BMI values and PAI (p&lt; 0.085 for men and p&lt; 0.300 for women). However there was an inverse association between WC values and PAI in both genders (p&lt;0.043 in men and p&lt; 0.036 in women). Linear regression showed WC cut-off point in Lebanese women with BMI ≥25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> and ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup> of 86 cm and 100 cm respectively, whereas for men it was 92.12 cm and 105 cm respectively. The prevalence of physical activity in Beirut is low with differences among genders. The highest physical activity index is associated with the decreased values of waist circumference.</p>

scholarly journals Nutritional knowledge and body mass index: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (9) ◽  
pp. 736-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Luzzi Valmórbida ◽  
Maíra Ribas Goulart ◽  
Fernanda Michielin Busnello ◽  
Lúcia Campos Pellanda
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Summary Objective: To verify the knowledge about food and nutrition and its association with the nutritional status of obese patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and to identify the relationship between information sources and level of knowledge. Method: Cross-sectional study that included 263 outpatients of a cardiology referral hospital in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The participants filled out a questionnaire on socioeconomic data and knowledge about food and nutrition and had their nutritional status evaluated by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR). Results: BMI showed a significant inverse association with the percentage of correct answers (p=0.002), as well as WC (p=0.000) and WHR (p<0.001). This was also true for education (p<0.001) and female gender (p=0.005) compared to males. More than 60% of patients reported using television and 23% reported using newspaper as sources of nutritional information. Conclusion: Our study revealed a significant association between BMI and the level of knowledge about foods, showing that there is need for more information on obesity-related NCDs for greater understanding by patients.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Work From Home (WFH) Frequency and Body Mass Index (BMI) profile

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Herman Yosef Limpat Wihastyoko ◽  
Dorothea R. Kusumaningrat ◽  
Ellenora R. Mustikaningrat ◽  
Gisella S. Wruhastanti ◽  
Edith S. Rinhastyanti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Light Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Study Participants

COVID-19 pandemic has become the major problem over the world since 2019. This spreading has affected every section in Indonesia. Therefore, social distancing and restriction have been the primary solution this far. However, this policy trigger high sedentary behavior and could affect Body Mass Index (BMI) profile. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between Work From Home (WFH) frequency and BMI profile during COVID-19 based on physical activity. A total of 205 participants aged 18 and over who were students, private and government employees were participated in a cross-sectional study. Participants were given a questionnaire through google form online and completed the questions about duration of WFH, BMI status, and physical activity. All of the variables were analyzed. Participants engaged in this study were 40% students, 33% private employees, 27% government employees. The majority of the population had overweight BMI status (39.2%). Furthermore, most participants were doing light physical activity (74.5%). About 46.1 % of the participants rarely doing WFH (1-2 days). On the other side, a population with overweight BMI status were often doing WFH. Based on the research about the effect of pandemic on BMI profile, it can be concluded that the BMI status of the majority of respondents is overweight, and most of the respondent’s physical activity are rare. The amount of WFH frequencies can affect BMI status profile.

scholarly journals Effects of Body Mass Index (BMI), demographic and socioeconomic factors on organized physical activity (OPA) participation in children aged 6-15 years: a cross-sectional study comparing primary and secondary school children in Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilelmine Carayanni ◽  
Elpis Vlachopadopoulou ◽  
Dimitra Koutsouki ◽  
Gregory C. Bogdanis ◽  
Theodora Psaltopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of body mass index category, as well as of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the participation in organized physical activity (OPA) of schoolchildren attending primary and secondary school in Greece. Furthermore, to compare the difference between the two levels. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted on a representative elementary and secondary school cohort, derived using stratification and probability proportional to size (PPS) methodology. The final sample included 18,264 subjects, aged 6 to 15 years. Parents of all students and students of secondary schools fulfilled validated questionnaires evaluating socioeconomic status, and participation to OPA. International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) cut offs were used to classify the children. Univariate and multivariate logistic models examined factors associated with OPA. All analyses were stratified by school level. Results Sport participation was not reported in 37.7 and 54.4% of primary and secondary schoolchildren respectively. Having BMI within normal range, being male, having parents participating in an organized activity and a high socio-economic status seem to encourage participation in OPA in both school levels. Conclusions Children with normal BMI are more likely to participate in OPA. Parents as role model as well as higher socioeconomic status of the family emerge as important influencers. Participation in OPA declines as students enter secondary school. Interventions focusing on increasing physical education and activity into school daily program should be tailored to the specific needs of different weight categories and can possibly eliminate the impact of SES inequalities.

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