scholarly journals Influence of Ballet Program on Body Composition, Strength, and Growth Related Factors of Growth Period Female Elementary Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-272
Author(s):  
정진욱 ◽  
권미애
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Growth Period ◽  
Related Factors

scholarly journals Drug disposition in obesity and protein–energy malnutrition

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph I. Boullata
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Obese Patient ◽  
Drug Disposition ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
Drug Elimination ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Protein Energy

Clinical response to medication can differ between patients. Among the known sources of variability is an individual's nutrition status. This review defines some pharmacokinetic terms, provides relevant body size metrics and describes the physiologic influences of protein–energy malnutrition and obesity on drug disposition. Weight-based drug dosing, which presumes a healthy BMI, can be problematic in the protein–energy malnourished or obese patient. The use of total body weight, lean body weight, or an adjusted body weight depends on the drug and how it is differently handled in malnutrition or obesity. Most of the recognized influences are seen in drug distribution and drug elimination as a result of altered body composition and function. Distribution characteristics of each drug are determined by several drug-related factors (e.g. tissue affinity) in combination with body-related factors (e.g. composition). Drug elimination occurs through metabolic and excretory pathways that can also vary with body composition. The current data are limited to select drugs that have been reported in small studies or case reports. In the meantime, a rational approach to evaluate the potential influences of malnutrition and obesity can be used clinically based on available information. Antimicrobials are discussed as a useful example of this approach. Further advancement in this field would require collaboration between experts in body composition and those in drug disposition. Until more data are available, routine monitoring by the clinician of the protein–energy malnourished or obese patient receiving weight-based drug regimens is necessary.

scholarly journals Analysis of Selected Body Composition Parameters and Ergonomic Safety among Professionally Active Nurses in Poland: A Preliminary Prospective Monocentric and Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Anna Kołcz ◽  
Martyna Baran ◽  
Karolina Walewicz ◽  
Małgorzata Paprocka-Borowicz ◽  
Joanna Rosińczuk
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Occupational Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related

Nurses consist of an occupational group that is particularly exposed to harmful work-related factors such as prolonged working hours, severe stress, fatigue, and excessive strain on the musculoskeletal system. According to nurses, the limitation of the application of ergonomic principles of work may contribute to the occurrence of numerous dangerous behaviors, improper eating habits, or deficiency of systematic physical activity. The most common consequences are nutritional disorders and musculoskeletal system dysfunctions. This prospective observational study was aimed at evaluating selected parameters of the body composition of professionally active nurses and at determining work-related risks during nursing activities. The study group consisted of 37 active nurses (38.38±11.33 years). The research tool was a device for bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). A questionnaire designed by the authors was also implemented, which covered ergonomic principles, musculoskeletal injuries, and nutritional habits. In the present study, it was shown that all average values of the tested nurses’ body composition parameters were within the normal range. The majority of respondents (97.3%) reached a high level of body water. A statistically significant correlation was found between the knowledge of the workplace ergonomic principles and body mass index. In conclusion, musculoskeletal pain and lack of implementation of ergonomic behaviors are a significant problem among nurses, which may be the cause of overweight or obesity in this occupational group.

scholarly journals The Association between Physical Fitness Performance and Subjective Happiness among Taiwanese Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Ling Chen ◽  
Po-Fu Lee ◽  
Yun-Chi Chang ◽  
Fu-Shu Hsu ◽  
Ching-Yu Tseng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models

The purpose of the present study was to determine the association between health-related physical fitness (HRPF) performance and perceived happiness status among adults in Taiwan. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and data derived from the National Physical Fitness Survey in Taiwan 2014–2015 were reviewed. The participants included 27,930 men and 30,885 women, aged 23 to 64 years. Each participant completed a standardized, structured questionnaire and underwent anthropometric variable and HRPF measurements. The happiness outcome of an individual was obtained using the questionnaire, and the results were stratified into happy (very happy, quite happy, and fair) and unhappy (unhappy and not at all happy) groups for perceived happiness status. HRPF measurements were evaluated using cardiorespiratory endurance (3 min step test), muscle strength and endurance (1 min sit-up test), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), and body composition (body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio). To determine the existence of a dose–response relationship between HRPF component levels and happiness status, four quartiles of HRPF components were analyzed using multiple logistic regression models. Multiple logistic regression results indicated that with the worst performance level of HRPF components as a baseline, significant associations were observed for the sit-and-reach test (third level: OR = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.02–1.49) and BMI (second level: OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.64–0.95) among men. For women, significant associations were observed for the 1 min sit-up test (second level: OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.03–1.60; third level: OR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.04–1.67; fourth (the best) level: OR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.12–1.95) and BMI (third level: OR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.58–0.92). The current study suggested that higher values in flexibility and body composition, happiness-related factors, potentially improve the occurrence of happiness among men. Moreover, this positive effect of higher values of muscle strength, endurance, and BMI was observed for the occurrence of happiness in women. However, the relevant mechanism underlying this phenomenon must be further explored.

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