Physical activity and calorie intake mediate the relationship from depression to body fat mass among female Mexican health workers

This study compared the waist circumference (WC) measurements of Chinese children at different sites to determine the relationship between WC measurements and body fat. WC was measured at five sites in 255 subjects aged 9–19 years: immediately below the lowest rib (WC1), at the narrowest waist (WC2), the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest (WC3), 1 cm above the umbilicus (WC4), and immediately above the iliac crest (WC5). Body fat mass (FM), body fat percentage (% BF), body fat mass in the trunk (FM in the trunk), and fat percentage in the trunk (% BF in the trunk) were determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The WCs were then compared through ANOVA with repeated measurement. The relationship of WC of each site with FM, % BF, FM in the trunk, and % BF in the trunk was examined through partial correlation. The WCs exhibited the following pattern: WC2 < WC1 < WC3 < WC4 < WC5 (p<0.001) in males and WC2 < WC1 < WC4, WC3 < WC5 (p<0.001) in females. The measured WCs were strongly correlated with FM, % BF, FM in the trunk, and % BF in the trunk. The WC measurements at five commonly used sites among Chinese children are different from one another. Results indicate that standardizing the anatomic point for the WC measurements is necessary.

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Eating-Disordered Behavior in Adolescents: Associations with Body Image, Body Composition and Physical Activity

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186665 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6665

Author(s):

Eliška Štefanová ◽

Peter Bakalár ◽

Tibor Baška

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Image ◽

Body Composition ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Eating Disordered

Eating disorders (EDs) represent a disparate group of mental health problems that significantly impair physical health or psychosocial functioning. The aim of this study was to present some evidence about the prevalence of eating-disordered behavior (EDB) in adolescents, and explore its associations with body image (BI), body composition (BC) and physical activity (PA) in this age group. Data from 780 adolescents participating in a health behavior in school-aged children (HBSC) study conducted in Slovakia in 2018 were used (mean age 13.5 ± 1.3; 56% boys). Differences in mean values of numerical indicators were evaluated using the independent samples t-test. Differences between nominal variables were assessed by the chi-square test. Pearson correlation was used to describe the associations between all the selected variables. EDB was positively screened in 26.7% (208/780) of adolescents, with a higher prevalence in girls (128/344, 37.2%) than in boys (80/436, 18.3%). Significantly higher means of BI, body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), body fat mass (BFM), body fat percentage (BFP), body fat mass index (BFMI), fat free mass index (FFMI), and SCOFF questionnaire score (SCOFF QS) were found in those positively screened for EDB. Pearson correlation analysis revealed positive associations between EDB and BI, BW, BMI, BFM, BFP and BFMI. The prevalence of EDB is high in Slovak adolescents. Positive associations between EDB, BI, BMI and fat-related body composition parameters support the idea of a more integrated approach in EDs and obesity prevention and treatment. At the same time, gender differences suggest the need for considering gender-specific strategies aimed at girls and boys separately.

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The Effects of Physical Activity and Body Fat Mass on Colorectal Polyp Recurrence in Patients with Previous Colorectal Cancer

Cancer Prevention Research ◽

10.1158/1940-6207.capr-17-0065 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 478-484 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jihye Park ◽

Jae Hyun Kim ◽

Hyun Jung Lee ◽

Soo Jung Park ◽

Sung Pil Hong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Colorectal Polyp ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Polyp Recurrence

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The relationship between body fat mass percentiles and inflammation in children

Obesity ◽

10.1002/oby.20710 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 1332-1336 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Kanakadurga Singer ◽

Donna S. Eng ◽

Carey N. Lumeng ◽

Achamyeleh Gebremariam ◽

Joyce M. Lee

Keyword(s):

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship between body fat mass and fat-free mass.

Journal of the American College of Nutrition ◽

10.1080/07315724.1991.10718128 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 63-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

D S Gray ◽

M Bauer

Keyword(s):

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

The Relationship

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Relation of Body Mass Index and Body Fat Mass for Spanish University Students, Taking into Account Leisure-Time Physical Activity

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.108.2.343-348 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 108 (2) ◽

pp. 343-348 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Javier Molina-García ◽

Isabel Castillo ◽

Carlos Pablos ◽

Ana Queralt

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

University Students ◽

Body Mass ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Metabolic Equivalents

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the relation of Body Mass Index with body fat mass while taking into account the amount of leisure-time physical activity for 299 male university students. Body fat mass was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. An estimation of energy expenditure in leisure-time physical activity in metabolic equivalents (METs) was obtained so participants were divided into six activity groups by percentile: no physical activity by the first group and participants physically active were divided into five groups by percentiles: <25%, 26–50%, 51–75%, 76–90%, and 91–100%. Correlations of Body Mass Index with body fat mass were strong in different groups—values ranged from .76 to .85, except for the >90% group.

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Sustained Effect of Early Physical Activity on Body Fat Mass in Older Children

American Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amepre.2009.03.012 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 35-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

Kathleen F. Janz ◽

Soyang Kwon ◽

Elena M. Letuchy ◽

Julie M. Eichenberger Gilmore ◽

Trudy L. Burns ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Older Children ◽

Sustained Effect

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Body composition and health behaviors among older women attending regular fitness classes: a pilot study

HIGHER SCHOOL’S PULSE ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.8294 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Agata Mroczek ◽

Iwona Dobrowolska ◽

Magdalena Golachowska

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Older Women ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Body Fat Mass ◽

Lower Body ◽

Senior Women

Background: The average lifespan is increasing worldwide, although the healthspan and quality of life is not. Many older adults either have a chronic disease, excessive body mass, or do not follow the healthy lifestyle recommendations as for nutrition and physical activity. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the relationship between body composition among senior women and health behaviors in the five domains of nutrition, body care, rest, safety and physical activity. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 36 women attending fitness classes. The Positive Health Behavior Questionnaire was used as the qualitative measurement and participant height, weight and body composition were measured. Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR ), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) were calculated. Results: Significant correlations (p≤0.05) were found between attending organized physical activities and higher muscle mass and higher BMR. Moreover, (a) sleeping at least six to seven hours at night correlated with a lower BMI and lower body fat mass; (b) spending at least 20–30 minutes a day resting correlated with lower visceral fat; (c) devoting at least 30 minutes daily to moderate or heavy physical exertion correlated with lower body fat mass, percent of body fat and visceral adiposity. Conclusions: The study shows strong relationships between physical activity, dietary patterns, rest, length of sleep, BMI, adiposity and muscle mass of physically active senior women. The results suggest it is necessary to actively promote and support older women in implementing healthy behaviors consistently in their life.

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