scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, and Physical Strength According to Body Fat Groups in College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 179-186
Author(s):  
Mi Ryeong Song
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Physical Strength

scholarly journals Relationship between physical activity and smoking behavior among college students

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Monoj Maiti ◽  
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Gour Chandra Samanta ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Education Status ◽  
Young Students

Poor diet, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking constitute a major public health concern for West Bengal, India. These behaviours are increased among day by day among students which are problematic particularly in their concentration and physical fitness. It is well documented that cigarette smoking has negative impacts on body health, as well as social health, economy, culture, etc. So, the purpose of this study was to examine smoking behaviour and physical activity (PA) in Purba Medinipur, India and to examine cigarette smoking among young students based on education status. 50 young students (35 male, 15 female & aged 18-21 years old) from various colleges who are started cigarette smoking (minimum 2-3 cigarette / day) for 1-2 years continuously were selected. The study period was from July, 2015 to June 2016. Standardized questionnaires were supplied. The tests were used to record anthropometric data, health-related information, smoking behaviour, dietary habits and PA status. Smoking causes both immediate and long-standing effects on exercise and physical activity. Smokers also have less endurance, poorer physical performance, increased rates of injury and complications. As the college students are suffers with addiction of nicotine as well as smoking so their physical activity is reduced significantly.

scholarly journals Obesidade em adolescentes do Sul do Brasil: associação com fatores sociodemográficos, estilo de vida e estágio maturacional

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alencar Souza Alves Junior ◽  
Eliane Cristina de Andrade Gonçalves ◽  
Diego Augusto Santos Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Sexual Maturation ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Pubertal Stage

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n5p557 Excess body fat is associated with chronic degenerative diseases, being a global public health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of obesity with sociodemographic factors, lifestyle (physical activity, dietary habits) and sexual maturation in high school students of a city in southern Brazil. This is a crosssectional study with 820 adolescents enrolled in public high schools of São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil, aged 14-17 years. Obesity was estimated by body fat percentage (BF%). BF% was calculated using the Lohman equation, which considers the sum of skinfolds (triceps and subscapularis). Cutoff points proposed by William et al. were used to classify individuals into normal weight or obese. Independent variables were sex, age, economic status, parental education, eating habits, physical activity and sexual maturation. The prevalence of obesity was 17.2%. Females (OR: 4.22; 95% CI: 2.72-6.54) and young people at post-pubertal stage of sexual maturation (OR: 1.95; 95% CI: 1.33-2.86) were more likely to have obesity. These results may help health authorities in the planning of public policies to prevent obesity.

scholarly journals Physical activity and dietary habits of Filipino college students

Kinesiology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Acampado ◽  
Madonna Valenzuela
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

No published study has been tracked to date on the physical activity (PA) and dietary habits (DH) of Filipino college students. Thus, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence of regular PA among college students in a Philippine setting and (2) the reasons for either adherence to PA or for being inactive, (3) to describe DH of the students, (4) to compare PA involvement and DH across year levels, and (5) to correlate PA and diet behaviors. Data were collected using a self-administered survey questionnaire. Results showed that only 32.8% of the 1,706 students in this study engaged in regular PA. There were greater proportions of inactivity at higher-year levels (62.5%, 66.5%, 76.5%, and 84.8% in the first, second, third and fourth year, respectively). The major reason for inactivity was lack of time, while the students’ PA adherence was largely due to predisposing factors such as knowledge about PA, beliefs in benefits and enjoyment of PA, and confidence in performing physical activity. About one of every three students in each year level had below-average to poor dietary habits, meaning they seldom eat proper types of food. Findings of this study indicate the need for an intervention that will effectively increase regular PA and ensure proper food intake in the student population.

scholarly journals An m-Health Intervention Using a Smartphone App to Improve Physical Activity in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial (P16-025-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala Nawaiseh ◽  
William Mcintoch
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Step Count ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Daily Step ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Intervention Effects ◽  
Daily Step Count

Abstract Objectives Determine the efficacy of a 12-week mobile health (m-Health) intervention with the goal of increasing daily step counts on physical activity, improve body mass index (BMI), and body fat mass among college students. Methods A 12- week randomized control trial was conducted. College students (n = 130) between 18–30 years of age were randomized to one of two conditions: Intervention (n = 65) and control (n = 65). All participants then had the Smartphone app downloaded onto their mobile phone to record their daily step count in order to provide a measurement of their baseline physical activity levels. Intervention group received physical activity goals of (10,000 step/day), information on the benefits of exercise, and automatic feedback. Control group received information on the benefits of exercise without any kind of intervention. The primary change was daily step count between baseline and follow-up. Results In this study, there were no significant intervention effects for BMI, fat mass and % body fat. Significant intervention effects were found for body weight (mean ± SE: 0.419 ± 0.164; P = 0.013). Physical activity as expressed by step counts significantly increased from baseline to post intervention (10,022 weekly/step; P = 0.008). Despite this, post intervention changes in outcomes were not significantly different from controls. Conclusions The m-Health appeared to be feasible and acceptable. In this study, the results demonstrate that (m-Health) app can significantly increase physical activity in a college student sample by setting specific goal, using self monitoring and feedback. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Sarcopenia during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions: long-term health effects of short-term muscle loss

GeroScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 1547-1578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Kirwan ◽  
Deaglan McCullough ◽  
Tom Butler ◽  
Fatima Perez de Heredia ◽  
Ian G. Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Muscle Loss ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Home Based

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary global emergency that has led to the implementation of unprecedented measures in order to stem the spread of the infection. Internationally, governments are enforcing measures such as travel bans, quarantine, isolation, and social distancing leading to an extended period of time at home. This has resulted in reductions in physical activity and changes in dietary intakes that have the potential to accelerate sarcopenia, a deterioration of muscle mass and function (more likely in older populations), as well as increases in body fat. These changes in body composition are associated with a number of chronic, lifestyle diseases including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, osteoporosis, frailty, cognitive decline, and depression. Furthermore, CVD, diabetes, and elevated body fat are associated with greater risk of COVID-19 infection and more severe symptomology, underscoring the importance of avoiding the development of such morbidities. Here we review mechanisms of sarcopenia and their relation to the current data on the effects of COVID-19 confinement on physical activity, dietary habits, sleep, and stress as well as extended bed rest due to COVID-19 hospitalization. The potential of these factors to lead to an increased likelihood of muscle loss and chronic disease will be discussed. By offering a number of home-based strategies including resistance exercise, higher protein intakes and supplementation, we can potentially guide public health authorities to avoid a lifestyle disease and rehabilitation crisis post-COVID-19. Such strategies may also serve as useful preventative measures for reducing the likelihood of sarcopenia in general and in the event of future periods of isolation.

The Effects of Physical Activity on Dietary Habits in Young Adults from Madrid

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 405-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Miguel Perea Sánchez ◽  
Carlos Peñas Ruiz ◽  
Beatriz Navia Lombán ◽  
Aránzazu Aparicio Vizuete ◽  
Tania Karina Villalobos Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Nutritional Intake ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Activity Questionnaires

Background: The main objective of the study was to analyze the relation between the physical activity levels and diet quality of a group of young adults from Madrid. Methods: The nutritional and activity records of a group of 222 young adults (113 females and 109 males), with ages ranging from 18 to 30 years, were evaluated using dietary and activity questionnaires, and anthropometric measurements. From the data collected, the food, energy, macro and micronutrients intake, activity coefficient, body mass index, and body fat percentage were calculated. Results: The study revealed that 67.1 % of the individuals evaluated (82.3 % of the females and 51.3 % of the males) were classified as sedentary. The sedentary individuals had a higher percentage of body fat compared to active individuals. Generally, active individuals consumed more cereals and less fat. The nutritional intake of the participants did not follow the recommended daily intake, however the nutritional intake of the active individuals was closer to the recommended, with higher micronutrient intakes. Conclusion: These results suggest that active individuals follow healthier diets and keep a more adequate body weight, which provides protection against several chronic diseases.

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