scholarly journals Body image dissatisfaction and its relationship with physical activity and body mass index in Brazilian adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria F. Laus ◽  
Telma M. Braga Costa ◽  
Sebastião S. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Brazilian Sample ◽  
Subsequent Calculation ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objective: To evaluate body image dissatisfaction and its relationship with physical activity and body mass index in a Brazilian sample of adolescents. Methods: A total of 275 adolescents (139 boys and 136 girls) between the ages of 14 and 18 years completed measures of body image dissatisfaction through the Contour Drawing Scale and current physical activity by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Weight and height were also measured for subsequent calculation of body mass index. Results: Boys and girls differed significantly regarding body image dissatisfaction, with girls reporting higher levels of dissatisfaction. Underweight and eutrophic boys preferred to be heavier, while those overweight preferred be thinner and, in contrast, girls desired to be thinner even when they are of normal weight. Conclusion: Body image dissatisfaction was strictly related to body mass index, but not to physical activity.

scholarly journals TINGKAT PEMAHAMAN DAN SURVEI LEVEL AKTIVITAS FISIK, STATUS KECUKUPAN ENERGI DAN STATUS ANTROPOMETRIK MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN KEPELATIHAN OLAHRAGA FIK UNY

MEDIKORA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prijo Sudibjo ◽  
Novita Intan Arovah ◽  
Rachmah Laksmi Ambardini
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Status Level ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan dipersiapkan menjadi pelatih yang kompeten. Salah satu kompetensi yang diperlukan oleh pelatih adalah pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam pengukuran tingkat aktivitas fisik, status kecukupan energi dan status antropometrik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan memahami pengukuran level aktivitas fisik, status kecukupan energy, dan status antropometrik mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga FIK UNY. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasi cross sectional pada 30 mahasiswa Program Stusi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga FIK UNY yang telah menempuh mata kuliah Anatomi. Pengukuran tingkat pemahaman dilaksanakan dengan metode tes. Level aktivitas fisik diukur dengan kuesioner IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), status kecukupan energi diukur dengan membagi antara asupan kalori dibagi dengan kebutuhan kalori, dan status antropometris dinilai dengan menggunakan rumus BMI (body mass index) dansomatotype berdasarkan Health Charter Manual. Data diolah secara deskriptif dan korelatif menggunakan analisis Korelasi Pearson untuk melihat hubungan antara tingkat pemahaman dan status level aktivitas fisik, status kecukupan energy, dan status antropometrik dengan program SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada semua mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga FIK UNY mempunyai level aktivitas fisik yang baik (skor IPAQ rata-rata 7248,13 ± 2420,58 METS), dan status kecukupan energi yang baik pula (rata-rata kecukupan energi sebesar 96,62 ± 19,81%). Di sisi lain, status gizi pada 90 % mahasiswa menunjukkan kriteria yang normal. Uji Korelasi Pearson menunjukkan adanya korelasi positif yang sangat kuat antara tingkat pemahaman level aktivitas fisik dan level aktivitas fisik (korelasi 0.902 dan p < 0,05), namun tidak terbukti adanya korelasi yang signifikan (p > 0,05) antara tingkat pemahaman dan status kecukupan energi dan status gizi yang secara berurutan didapatkan nilai korelasi sebesar 0,27 dan 0,048.Kata Kunci: level aktivitas fisik, status kecukupan energi, status antropometrik

scholarly journals Level of Physical Activity and Mass Body Index of Students in the Pandemic Period

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Adi S ◽  
Mohamad Da’i ◽  
Olivia Dwi Cahyani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Average Activity ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Physical activity is essential in maintaining health. This study aimed to investigate the level of physical activity of students at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire was used to examine students' level of physical activity. Students who participated in this study were 1367. The number of female students in this study was 920, while male students were 447. The results showed there were differences in physical activity between male and female students. The average activity value of male students is three medium categories, while female students are two low categories. The biological activity of male students is one level higher than female students. The female student body mass index is included in the "light fat" category. This can be interpreted as the lower the level of physical activity, the more potentially these students are obese. Simultaneously, the body mass index of male students is included in the "normal" category. In conclusion, the higher the level of physical activity, the more potential the student has a good body mass index.  

Behavior Risk Factors Among Russian Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Aleksander Anischenko ◽  
Anna Arhangelskaya ◽  
Michael Klenov ◽  
Ekaterina Burdukova ◽  
Valrii Ogarev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Food Preference ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Purpose To analyze the prevalence of risk factors among Russian students. Methods In this study, 834 students were included from five Federal universities which were localized in four Federal regions of Russian Federation. Future doctors, school teachers, and wellness trainers were included in this study. Students were specifically asked about smoking, physical activity International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and food preference. Waist, hip, weight, and height were measured. Results The region of study and ethnic group were not influenced with respect to age and body mass index ( p > .1), while all other factors had a significant influence ( p < .05). High levels of smoking, hypodynamia, and motivation to intake of unhealthy food were found in medical students in comparison with those in future teachers and wellness instructors ( p < .05). The indicators of central obesity (due to levels of body mass index and waist–hip ratio) were found in medical students. Perspective Special programs to prevent the most common behavior risk factors in future medical doctors have to be designed.

scholarly journals Μελέτη στοιχείων προσωπικότητας και διαστάσεων ενεστώσης ψυχοπαθολογίας σε παχύσαρκους

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Δημήτριος Δημητριάδης
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Η πρόσφατη βιβλιογραφία υποδεικνύει ότι υπάρχει σημαντική συσχέτιση μεταξύ παχυσαρκίας και ψυχοπαθολογίας, η φύση της οποίας, όμως, παραμένει αδιευκρίνιστη. Μελετήσαμε το διαμεσολαβητικό ρόλο των βιοχημικών διαταραχών, της σωματικής δραστηριότητας, των διατροφικών συνηθειών και του καπνίσματος στη σχέση αυτή, σε ένα δείγμα παχύσαρκων ατόμων που αναζητούν θεραπεία.Στην μελέτη αυτή έλαβαν μέρος 142 ενήλικοι υπέρβαροι ή παχύσαρκοι και 119 ενήλικοι με φυσιολογικό BMI, με αντιστοιχία των δύο ομάδων ως προς την ηλικία και το φύλο (μέση ηλικία 35.88±10.42 vs 34.05±8.96) . Τα στοιχεία ψυχοπαθολογίας αξιολογήθηκαν μέσω της Κλίμακας Ελέγχου Συμπτωμάτων (Symptom Checklist 90-Revised - SCL 90-R), οι διατροφικές συνήθειες μέσω του Μεσογειακού Διατροφικού Σκορ (MedDietScore – MDS) και η σωματική άσκηση μέσω του Διεθνούς Ερωτηματολογίου Σωματικής Δραστηριότητας (International Physical Activity Questionnaire – IPAQ). Οι συμμετέχοντες στην μελέτη ερωτήθηκαν επίσης ως προς τις συνήθειες καπνίσματος. Επιπλέον, μετρήθηκαν τα επίπεδα πλάσματος γλυκόζης νηστείας, χοληστερόλης και τριγλυκεριδίων. Εφαρμόστηκε μία σειρά από γραμμικά και μη γραμμικά μοντέλα για τη στατιστική ανάλυση της μελέτης.Η παχυσαρκία σχετίστηκε θετικά και σημαντικά (p<0.05) με όλες τις υποκλίμακες της SCL-90R, με εξαίρεση εκείνες του άγχους και του φοβικού άγχους, καθώς και με τα επίπεδα πλάσματος γλυκόζης και λιπιδίων, την καθιστική δραστηριότητα και το κάπνισμα, ενώ σχετίστηκε αρνητικά με το συνολικό σκορ του MDS. Η συσχέτιση μεταξύ παχυσαρκίας και ψυχοπαθολογίας φαίνεται ότι διαμεσολαβείται μερικώς από τα επίπεδα λιπιδίων πλάσματος, την ανθυγιεινή διατροφή, την καθιστική ζωή και το κάπνισμα. Οι παθοφυσιολογικοί μηχανισμοί που πιθανώς ερμηνεύουν τις διαμεσολαβήσεις αυτές αφορούν καρδιαγγειακούς παράγοντες κινδύνου (όπως αύξηση των δεικτών φλεγμονής, ενδοθηλιακή δυσλειτουργία), βιοχημικές παραμέτρους (όπως μείωση των νευροτροφικών παραγόντων, π.χ. BDNF) και δομικές αλλοιώσεις του εγκεφάλου (όπως ατροφία του προμετωπιαίου φλοιού) που συνδέονται με το κάπνισμα, την έλλειψη σωματικής δραστηριότητας, την κακή διατροφή και τη δυσλιπιδαιμία. Δεδομένου ότι στη μελέτη μας συμμετείχαν σχετικά νεαρά σε ηλικία άτομα, είναι σκόπιμο να αναφέρουμε ότι πρόσφατες μελέτες δείχνουν πως οι καρδιαγγειακοί/ βιοχημικοί/ δομικοί παράγοντες αυτοί είναι δυνατό να εκδηλωθούν και σε άτομα νεαρής ηλικίας. Φαίνεται ότι σημαντικότερο ρόλο στους συγκεκριμένους παθοφυσιολογικούς μηχανισμούς δεν παίζει τόσο η ηλικία, αλλά o Δείκτης Μάζας Σώματος (Body Mass Index – ΒΜΙ), τα επίπεδα λιπίδίων πλάσματος και η παχυσαρκία.

Ideal body image for the opposite sex and its association with body mass index

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
María Eugenia Ibáñez-Zamacona ◽  
Alaitz Poveda ◽  
Esther Rebato
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Ideal Body Image ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Abstract This research studied the preferences reported by women and men about their Ideal Body Image for the Opposite Sex (IBIOS), and its association with body mass index (BMI). It also analysed the preferences of each sex for a woman’s ideal body image (W-IBI) and a man’s ideal body image (M-IBI). A total of 450 participants aged 18–70 years with different weights were studied. Their IBIOS was assessed using standard figural stimuli. The sample was divided in four groups by sex and age (<45 years; ≥45 years). Sex and age differences in IBIOS, as well as sex differences in the preferences for a woman’s ideal body image (W-IBI) and a man’s ideal body image (M-IBI), were tested using a non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. The association between IBIOS and BMI was analysed using Spearman’s correlation. In all groups, the most chosen silhouette as IBIOS was number 4. In the under-45 years group, women chose bigger silhouettes for the opposite sex than men did (p<0.05). In this age group women chose as ideal smaller silhouettes for the female body than men did (p<0.01). In addition, women and men in the younger age group and with normal weight chose smaller silhouettes, while those who were overweight or obese selected larger silhouettes (p<0.001). Age was found to be a relevant factor in IBIOS preferences, and in the association between IBIOS and nutritional status as measured by BMI, which was only observed to be significant in the younger age group.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Perceived Body Image, Body Mass Index and Physical Activity with Weight Status among Students at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-227
Author(s):  
Futoon S. Alobiri ◽  
Roaa A. Alharbi ◽  
Mohammed R. Algethami ◽  
Raghdah H. Ateeq ◽  
Aseel M. Badurayq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Aim: Identify the relation between poor esteem for body image and weight-related behaviors. The results will help increase awareness and improve students’ lifestyles to have a better body image and achieve ideal body weight. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among King Abdulaziz University medical students (n= 460) between July to the end of August 2019. Data was collected using the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), figure rating scale (FRS) and analyzed using SPSS software. Result: The results showed that the average Body Mass Index (BMI) was 24.80 ± 11.89. Participant sex was an important factor influencing the prevalence of obesity; male students were more obese than female students with a significant difference (p<0.001). The level of body satisfaction was also affected by gender. Students in preclinical years were more likely to gain weight more than clinical years students. Conclusion: The results show a significant relationship between body satisfaction and gender (P<0.0001) despite having diverse BMIs. Overweight and obese males and females' participants had the lowest body satisfaction. Females who were too thin and had low BMIs described themselves as normal, while males describe themselves as too thin. Conversely, females with high BMIs described themselves as too fat, while males described themselves as normal. This could be due to different factors. Also, underweight females and males have high body satisfaction, which can lead to dangerous behaviors to maintain low body weight which cause negative health consequences.

scholarly journals The impact of body mass index, central obesity and physical activity on lung function: results of the EpiHealth study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 00214-2020
Author(s):  
Magnus Svartengren ◽  
Gui-Hong Cai ◽  
Andrei Malinovschi ◽  
Jenny Theorell-Haglöw ◽  
Christer Janson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Weight Group ◽  
The Impact

Study objectivesObesity is often associated with lower lung function; however, the interaction of lung function with central obesity and physical inactivity is less clear. As such, we investigated the effect on lung function of body size (body mass index (BMI)), central obesity (waist circumference (WC)) and self-reported physical activity.MethodsLung function, height, weight and WC were measured in 22 743 participants (12 791 women), aged 45–75 years, from the EpiHealth cohort study. Physical activity, gender and educational level were assessed using a questionnaire.ResultsObesity, central obesity and physical inactivity were all associated with lower forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC). However, in participants without central obesity there was an increase in both FEV1 and FVC by BMI (% predicted FVC increasing from median 98%, interquartile range (IQR) 89–110% in underweight participants (BMI <20) to 103%, IQR 94–113% in obese participants (BMI ≥30)). In contrast, there was a decrease in % predicted FVC in participants with central obesity (from 98%, IQR 89–109% in the normal weight group to 95%, IQR 85–105% in the obese weight group). We further found a negative association between physical activity and lung function among those with low and high levels of physical activity (% predicted FEV1 97%, IQR 86–107% versus 103%, IQR 94–113%, respectively and % predicted FVC 96%, IQR 85–106% versus 103%, IQR 94–113%, respectively). All results remained when calculated by z-scores.ConclusionsThe association between BMI and lung function is dependent on the presence of central obesity. Independent of obesity, there is an association between physical activity and lung function.

scholarly journals Assessment of body image in preschoolers: Perception of parents and children / Valoración de la imagen corporal en preescolares: Percepción de padres e hijos

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-220
Author(s):  
Rosalia Vazquez-Arevalo ◽  
Alberto Rodríguez Nabor ◽  
Xochitl López Aguilar ◽  
Juan Manuel Mancilla-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Small Proportion ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Perception ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The One

Abstract The objective of this research was to determine the body perception (BP) of preschoolers and compare it with the one reported by their parents. A total of 48 preschoolers participated (Mage = 5 years, SD = 0.5), 21 boys, 27 girls, and their parents (47 fathers and 48 mothers). The children were weighed and measured, also they answered the instrument Seven Figures of Collins (SFC) and seven questions about food, beauty and health. The parents answered the Body Image Questionnaire, the Stunkard Figures, as well as the SFCs to identify the real (RF) and ideal figure(IF) of their children. When children described themselves, they mostly referred the normal figure, coinciding with their parents. A very small proportion of preschoolers perceived themselves with obesity (around 29-30%); while any parent identified their children with obesity. 50% of preschoolers chose thinner silhouettes than their body mass index (BMI), but not emaciated. For RF, most parents chose normal weight for boys and light overweight for girls; for IF parents chose, for both sexes, the one with light overweight. In conclusion, the preschool BP disagreed between reality and perception, regardless of their BMI and gender. The parents also did not have an adequate BP for their children. Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer la percepción corporal (PC) de preescolares y compararla con la que sus padres tienen de ellos. Participaron 48 preescolares (Medad = 5 años, DE = 0.5), 21 niños y 27 niñas, y sus padres (47 papás y 48 mamás). Los niños fueron pesados y medidos, contestaron el instrumento Siete Figuras de Collins (SFC) y, con relación a éste, siete preguntas sobre alimentación, belleza y salud. A los padres se les aplicó el Cuestionario de Imagen Corporal, las Figuras de Stunkard, además de las SFC para que identificaran la figura real (FR) e ideal (FI) de sus hijos. Para describirse, los preescolares refirieron mayormente la figura normopeso, coincidiendo con sus padres. Fue mínima la proporción de preescolares que se percibieron con obesidad (presente en 29-30%); mientras que ningún padre la identificó en sus hijos. El 50% de los preescolares eligió siluetas más delgadas a su índice de masa corporal (IMC), pero no emaciadas. Como FR, la mayoría de los padres eligió la normopeso para los niños y con sobrepeso ligero para las niñas; como FI eligieron, para ambos sexos, aquélla con sobrepeso ligero. En conclusión, la PC del preescolar discrepó entre la real y la percibida, independientemente de su IMC y sexo. Los padres tampoco tuvieron una adecuada PC de sus hijos.

Path Analysis of Campus Walkability/Bikeability and College Students’ Physical Activity Attitudes, Behaviors, and Body Mass Index

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 578-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya M. Horacek ◽  
E. Dede Yildirim ◽  
K. Kattelmann ◽  
O. Brown ◽  
C. Byrd-Bredbenner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the walkability/bikeability of college campuses and students’ body mass index (BMI) with student physical activity (PA) attitudes and behaviors as potential mediators. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Thirteen university campuses. Participants: A total of 1384 student participants. Measures: Walkability/bikeability environmental score (ES): 12-item audit assessed an average of 44 path segments per campus. Students were measured for height and weight and completed online surveys. Physical activity stage of change/behavior intentions were assessed using the transtheoretical model. The Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire assessed outcome expectations, self-regulation, and personal barriers. International Physical Activity Questionnaire assessed walking-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity PA. Analysis: Descriptive statistics, zero-order correlations, and path analysis with maximum likelihood estimation. Results: The overall model fit was good with χ2 of 171.388 ( df = 18), P < .001, comparative fit index value of .95, and a root mean square of approximation of .079. After controlling for gender, there was a direct negative association between walkability/bikeability ES and BMI (β = −.085) and positive association between personal barriers and BMI (β = .134). Walkability/bikeability ES was positively associated with walking-intensity PA (β = .010). Self-regulation was positively associated with moderate-intensity PA (β = .213), which, in turn, was negatively associated with BMI (β = −.057). Conclusions: The ease of walking and biking on a campus was related to college students’ walking behavior and their BMI. Students’ PA behavioral intentions were associated with moderate PA and lower BMI. These results provide evidence to focus on policies and structural supports for walkable/bikeable environments to supplement and enhance interventions encouraging individual behavior change for PA and weight management.

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