scholarly journals Body mass index in individuals with HIV infection and factors associated with thinness and overweight/obesity

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1997-2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolline de Araújo Mariz ◽  
Maria de Fátima P. Militão de Albuquerque ◽  
Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes ◽  
Heloísa Ramos Lacerda de Melo ◽  
Francisco Bandeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Reference Level ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cd4 Cell Count

A cross-sectional study was conducted using body mass index (BMI) to estimate the prevalence of thinness and overweight/obesity and associated factors in 2,018 individuals with HIV/AIDS attending health services referral centers. The dependent variable was classified as thinness, overweight/obesity and eutrophy. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed considering eutrophy as the reference level. The prevalence of thinness was 8.8% and of overweight/obesity, 32.1%. The variables associated with thinness were anemia and CD4 cell count < 200mm³. The variables associated with risk of overweight/obesity were age > 40 years and diabetes, and the variables identified as decreasing likelihood of overweight/obesity were having no long-term partner, smoking, presence of an opportunistic disease, anemia, and albumin levels < 3.5mg/dL. The main nutritional problem observed in this population was overweight and obesity, which were much more prevalent than thinness. Older individuals with diabetes should be targeted for nutritional interventions and lifestyle changes.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT WITH THE INTAKE OF VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM RICH FOODS AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

Introduction: Obesity and overweight are one of the health problems that critically increasing nowadays in worldwide including Malaysia due to lifestyle changes such as inactive lifestyle as well as unhealthy eating habit. This study, therefore is to find if there is a relationship between obesity and overweight with the intake of vitamin D and calcium rich foods to see if there is any difference intake between normal, obesity and overweight group. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 255 Management and Science University students (MSU) who having a normal, overweight and obesity of body mass index. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire consisting of two part which is sociodemographic questions and Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Result: For calcium intake, there is a significant association between body mass index (BMI) and calcium which is (p = 0.008) respectively and there is no significant association between BMI and Vitamin D intake (p = 0.594) Conclusion: The study found that there is a relationships between obesity and overweight with intake of calcium rich food and no relationship between obesity and overweight with the intake of Vitamin D. Further study are needed to build causal relationships and develop preventative measures.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight and obesity based on the body mass index; a cross-sectional study in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Mamdouh M. Shubair ◽  
Abdulrahman Aldiab ◽  
Jamaan M. Al-Zahrani ◽  
Khaled K. Aldossari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Distribution of Tri-Ponderal Mass Index and its Relation to Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents Aged 10 to 20 Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. e826-e834
Author(s):  
Hong Kyu Park ◽  
Young Suk Shim
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Standard Deviation Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Reference Ranges ◽  
Least Mean Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Children

Abstract Context Body mass index percentiles are widely used to determine overweight and obesity status in children and adolescents. Their limitations in clinical settings can be addressed. Objective Reference ranges for the tri-ponderal mass index percentiles of Korean children and adolescents are presented for a comparison of their clinical variables with those of body mass index. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2016. Patients Korean children and adolescents aged 10 to 20 years. Main Outcome Measures The age- and sex-specific least mean square parameters (skewness, median, and coefficient of variation) for the tri-ponderal mass index of 9749 subjects aged 10 to 20 years. Results The factors associated with metabolic syndrome, except diastolic blood pressure, were more likely to be worse in the subjects with tri-ponderal mass index values indicative of overweight status than in those with normal tri-ponderal mass index values. Body mass index tends to underestimate obesity-related comorbidities more than tri-ponderal mass index does. Conclusion The tri-ponderal mass index standard deviation score may be advantageous when defining overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Analysis of Body Composition of 9- and 10-Year-Old Children in Latvia

Medicina ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Helena Karklina ◽  
Peteris Apinis ◽  
Liga Kalnina ◽  
Melita Sauka ◽  
Dzintars Mozgis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Nutritional Level

Background and Objective. According to the data of epidemiologic research, the prevalence of both excessive and insufficient body weight is increasing in a pediatric population leading to the growing burden of health problems due to these changes. The aim of the study was to understand the current situation of physical development of 9- and 10-year-old boys and girls in Latvia and to estimate the prevalence of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity among young adolescents. Material and Methods. During 2007–2009, a random sample of healthy 9-year-old (n=184) and 10-year-old (n=320) children from all regions and different socioeconomic groups of Latvia was surveyed in a cross-sectional study. The anthropometric measurements of height, weight, 3 circumferences, and 5 skinfolds were performed. The percentage of body fat was calculated by the equation of Slaughter et al. Body mass index and fat mass index were calculated for each respondent. Children were divided into groups according to these indexes. At the age of 9 years, 69.5% of boys had a normal nutritional level either by BMI or FMI, and 54.5% and 72.2% of the girls of the same age had a normal nutritional level by BMI and by FMI, respectively. Obesity according to BMI in 9-year-old boys was found to be 4.7% and in girls 6.1%; according to FMI, 3.7% and 2.3%, respectively. A similar trend was also observed in the cohort of 10-year-old children. Conclusions. The results of the research showed that the problem of high prevalence of Latvian children with underweight is not smaller than the problem of children with obesity. Evaluation of physical development in children based only body mass index may lead to overdiagnosis of obesity.

scholarly journals Parental obesity influence on body mass index of children: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Chaitanya R. Patil ◽  
Sushama S. Thakre ◽  
Subhash B. Thakre ◽  
Prithvi B. Petkar
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern in both developed and developing countries. The children share food habits, physical activity habits etc. with their parents either in term of genetic or environmental influences, which affects the body mass index of the children. The objective of this study was to study the association of parental overweight/obesity with overweight/obesity in the children.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a government aided school in Nagpur during January 2016 to April 2016. Data was collected by a self-administered questionnaire which had information regarding the socio demographic characteristics like age, sex, socio economic status etc. Anthropometric measurements like height and weight of the children and their parents were measured. Necessary permissions were sought before the start of the study.Results: We found a significant association (p<0.01) between the obesity and overweight status of father and mother with the body mass index of their children with an odds ratio of 2.49 (1.69 to 3.66) and 2.90 (1.98 to 4.25) respectively. If both the parents are overweight/obese then the odds of their being overweight/obese is 3.00 (1.93-4.68). If either of parents is overweight/ obese, then the odds ratio is 3.10 (2.12-4.54).Conclusions: Stronger and significant associations were found between the overweight and obesity of the parents and their children. A significantly positive correlation was found between the body mass index of parents and body mass index of their children.

A Cross-sectional Study of the Prevalence of Dental Caries among 12- to 15-year-old Overweight Schoolchildren

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 750-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeeshan H Ahmad ◽  
Sukumaran Anil ◽  
Sham S Bhat ◽  
K Sundeep Hegde ◽  
Faizal C Peedikayil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Introduction Overweight and obesity are growing healthrelated problems worldwide, and it is currently the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to assess the association between overweight and dental caries among 12- to 15-year-old schoolchildren in Mangaluru district, Karnataka, India. Materials and methods Data were obtained from 2000 schoolgoing children aged 12 to 15 years. The children were categorized as overweight and normal-weight group by assessing the body mass index (BMI). Body mass index was categorized using the classification system given by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and obtained in units of kg/m2. The dental caries was assessed by detection and was performed according to decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. Results Of the 2000 children examined, the mean BMI recorded was 26.87 ± 2.26 for the overweight children and 20.82 ± 1.48 for the normal-weight children. Even though the DMFT (3.90 ± 2.95) in the overweight children was slightly higher than the control group (3.36 ± 2.73), it was not statistically significant. Conclusion Within the confines of the present study, it can be concluded that there is no significant association between overweight and dental caries among the schoolchildren of Mangaluru district in Karnataka. Longitudinal studies are necessary to substantiate the possible relationships between dental caries and overweight in children. Knowledge of these relationships could lead to preventive health measures designed to reduce the prevalence of both obesity and dental caries. How to cite this article Kottayi S, Bhat SS, Hegde KS, Peedikayil FC, Chandru TP, Anil S. A Cross-sectional Study on the Prevalence of Dental Caries among 12- to 15-year-old Overweight Schoolchildren. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(9): 750-754.

scholarly journals Physical fitness, musculoskeletal disorders and body mass index in transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Martha Mendinueta-Martínez ◽  
Yaneth Herazo-Beltrán ◽  
José Vidarte-Claros ◽  
Estela Crissien-Quiroz ◽  
Roberto Rebolledo-Cobos
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Sedentary work activities in urban transport drivers are associated with overweight and obesity, an increase in musculoskeletal discomfort related to work and a decrease in physical fitness.Objective: To determine physical fitness and musculoskeletal discomfort in urban transport drivers from Barranquilla, Colombia, based on their body mass index (BMI).Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in 231 urban transport drivers. Healthy physical fitness and presence of musculoskeletal symptoms were measured using the AFISAL-INEFC test battery and the Nordic Questionnaire developed by Kuorinka, respectively.Results: There were significant differences between drivers with normal BMI and overweight/obese drivers in abdominal strength and endurance (21.4±8.9 vs. 19.6±8.8 stooped, p=0.04), flexibility (36.1±7.3 cm vs. 33.6±7.1 cm, p=0.02), and aerobic capacity (1537.5±704.8 meters vs. 1249.1±346.6 meters, p=0.0001). Increased frequency of musculoskeletal discomfort was observed in subjects with BMI >25 kg/m2.Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are associated with poor physical fitness and the perception of musculoskeletal discomfort, which has negative implications for the personal and occupational well-being of these workers, generating a burden for companies and the Colombian health system.

scholarly journals Factors affecting development of depression in overfood and obesity people

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
Marijana Jandrić-Kočić
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective. Overweight and obesity are accompanied by changes in a person's pathophysiology, somatic and aesthetic aspects, and often a strong unpleasant emotional component that results in the development of psychiatric disorders, primarily depression. Objective: The study aimed to examine the existence of a statistically significant association of sociodemographic factors and body mass index (BMI) with the intensity of depression in obese and overweight people. Methods. The study was performed as a cross-sectional study at the Health Center Krupa na Uni (Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina) in the period from 01.12.2018. to 01.10.2019. The sample consisted of 90 overweight and obese individuals, 58 (64.4%) women and 32 (35.6%) men with a mean age of 55.0 ± 6.9 years. In addition to the general questionnaire, the study used Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). The chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the data. Results. Depression was found in 45 (50.0%) study participants (31.1% mild depression, 15.6% moderate depression, and 3.3% severe depression). There was a statistically significant higher intensity of depression in female subjects and body mass index ≥ 25. Conclusion. Female gender is an independent predictor of depression intensity in overweight and obese individuals. There is a strong correlation between body mass index and depression intensity. Level of education, place of residence and age are not consistent with the presence and severity of depression in overweight and obese individuals.

scholarly journals Association of birth weight with body mass index of school children of central India: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Prithvi B. Petkar ◽  
Sushama S. Thakre ◽  
Subhash B. Thakre ◽  
Chaitanya R. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Children ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Overweight and obesity has become an important public health problem in both developed and developing nations. This is even more alarming as obese children are likely to become obese adults. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a government aided school in urban area of Nagpur, Maharashtra during January 2016 to April 2016. This study was conducted in students of age group of 9 to 15 years to assess the association of birth weight and body mass index of school children. Height and weight of the children were measured according to standard guidelines. BMI was calculated and classified using the percentile charts according to age and gender. Data was collected using EPI Info version 7.2. Descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages were used. Chi square test was used to indicate the differences between two proportions. Odds ratio was used to define the strength of the association. Results: The mean age of children was 11.92±1.27 and 11.31±1.27 in males and females respectively. In our study, there was a significant positive association between the birth weight and body mass index of the children. Conclusions: We found that the children whose birth weight was lower than 2500 grams were having decreased risk of being overweight/ obese in their later life with an odds ratio of 0.55 (0.34 to 0.90). But, the correlation between the birth weight and body mass index is weakly positive (r=0.063).

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