scholarly journals Study of life style determinants of overweight and obesity among school going adolescents in urban Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 554
Author(s):  
Shashi Prabha Tomar ◽  
Pradeep Kumar Kasar ◽  
Rajesh Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Obesity has become a colossal epidemic causing serious public health concern and contributes to 2.6 million deaths worldwide every year. Indian data regarding current trends in childhood obesity are emerging. Considering the fact that India has rapidly growing middle class easily habituated for enormous lifestyle changes in recent decades responsible for developing potential platform for obesity among youths. Accordingly, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the associations between overweight, obesity and several lifestyle factors, including physical activity, sedentary behaviours among adolescents aged 10-17 years.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in two schools of Jabalpur located around medical college area , 184  students effectively interviewed by predesigned questionnaire regarding Socio-demographic profile ie current residence, age, mothers educational and occupational status and family size and life style practices like  the physical activity questions designed to asses typical time spent per day on games and outdoor activity, on sedentary activities, including television (TV) viewing, video games, and computer and internet use. Data entry and data processing were carried out using the SPSS version 17 software and data analyses were applied using the appropriate statistical tests of significance.Results: Prevalence of obesity and overweight: Of the 184 adolescents studied, 7.6% were obese and 2.2% were pre-obese.Conclusions: Among all of the lifestyle factors assessed, overweight and obesity exhibited associations with less frequent physical activity, and more television and internet use.

Level of physical activity and obesity among the adolescent school children in Bhaktapur: A cross-sectional pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayan Kamal Sainju ◽  
Naresh Manandhar ◽  
Anira Vaidya ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Growth Chart ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Physical activity is crucial for overall health and well-being of an individual. As childhood obesity has emerged as a serious public health concern, physical activity is a proven tool for prevention and treatment of this type of obesity. As lifestyle and behavior pattern is formed at the adolescence age, it is essential that healthy lifestyle and good food habit should start at this age. Hence, we aimed to fi nd the level of physical activity and obesity among the adolescent school children in this study.Objectives: The objective of the study was to fi nd the level of physical activity and obesity among the adolescent school children in a Bhaktapur school.Method: This is a cross sectional pilot study conducted in October 2015 at a private school in Bhaktapur, Nepal. A total of 83 students studying in class eight, nine and ten were included in the study. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used, height and weight were measured and a BMI index for age percentile growth chart was used to interpret the Basal Metabolic Index of the participants.Result: Out of the total 83 respondents, 31.3% of the respondents performed physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day for more than three days per week and 37.3% participants performed the same for less than three days per week. Twelve percent of the total participants were either overweight or obese.Conclusion: The amount of physical activity in majority of the students is not adequate. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescence is high. Sedentary life style, increasing trends of indoor game and consumption of junk food are responsible for increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adolescence. Journal of Kathmandu Medical CollegeVol. 5, No. 2, Issue 16, Apr.-Jun., 2016, page: 65-70

scholarly journals Determinant of overweight and obesity among females’ adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Faisal Al-Qahtani ◽  
Azhar Ibrahim Alghareeb ◽  
Zainab Sami Alramadan ◽  
Mohamed Saleh Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Potato Chips ◽  
French Fries ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: several lifestyle factors related to adolescent overweight and obesity have been well documented. The main objectives of this study were to explore the common lifestyle behaviors among female adolescents based on body BMI category and to examine the association between overweight/obesity and lifestyle factors among them. Methods: cross-sectional study was carried out on 598 participants, and Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) questionnaire was used. Data related to lifestyle factors, e.g., physical activity, metabolic equivalent rate, sedentary behavior; dietary consumption; and anthropometrics including height, weight, and BMI were collected. To test the correlations between BMI and lifestyle factors, ANOVA and logistic regression were performed. Results: based on BMI, 20.6% and 19.4% of females suffer from overweight and obesity, respectively. Results indicated significant differences (P<0.05) in several female anthropometric factors and lifestyle behaviors based on BMI category. These factors comprised BMI, weight, consumption of French fries/potato chips, vegetables, fruits, and cake/donuts; and MET-min of swimming, and total physical activity (MET-min/week). Overweight/obesity was significantly associated with the consumption of cake/donuts (odds ratio [OR] for >5 days/weeks =2.261; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.361-3.757), French fries (OR for 3-4 days/weeks=1.936; 95% CI=.206-3.110) and fruit (OR for 3-4 days/weeks=1.669; 95% CI=1.032-2.697). Conclusion: a significant positive association between BMI category and factors such as eating French fries/potato chips and cakes/donuts were observed among adolescent Saudi females.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight & obesity-associated risk factors amongst medical students in South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
Tina J ◽  
Yogesh Mohan ◽  
Jayashri D ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat to an extent where health is impaired. Obesity among students is progressing towards an epidemic level. The change in lifestyle, lack of physical activity and exercise, improper eating habits and lack of awareness about obesity which has become a major problem of college students, especially among medical students. This study was conducted with the objective to estimate the prevalence of overweight & obesity and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) with a sample size of 230 and a purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using relevant statistical tests. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was 20.4% and 2.1%, respectively and factors such as diet pattern and sleep duration are significantly associated with overweight and obesity. Measures such as motivating the students, organizing group exercise activities and making physical activity as part of the curriculum and importance of adequate sleep should be emphasized.

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Obesity

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risto Marttinen ◽  
Laura Vernikoff ◽  
Sharon Phillips ◽  
Nicole Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Significant Interaction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Background and Purpose: Overweight and obesity have been identified by the World Health Organization as a global epidemic and disproportionately affects minority populations in the United States. This study explored cross-sectional associations with TV viewing, physical activity, video game playing, gender, and Latina/o ethnicity with Body Mass Index (BMI). Methods: Data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) were utilized (N=15,503). Results: Time spent in physical activity, watching television, playing video games, male gender, and Latina/o ethnicity status were all significantly associated with increased risk of overweight and obesity, but age was not. There was also a significant interaction effect in which above-median levels of physical activity had a stronger relationship with lower overweight/obesity rates among non-Latinos compared to Latinos. Conclusion: Our findings support previous findings regarding well-known correlates of overweight and obesity. The significant interaction effects suggest that the relationships of these correlates are nuanced, and future interventions may be more effective if demographic-specific relationships between correlates and obesityrelated outcomes are considered.

Association of overweight, obesity and insufficient sleep duration and related lifestyle factors among school children and adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisha Abdalla Almulla ◽  
Taoufik Zoubeidi
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Insufficient Sleep ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Abstract Objectives To assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity and Insufficient Sleep Duration (ISD) and to investigate their relationship with related lifestyle factors among school-aged students. Obesity in childhood and adolescence is a serious health concern as it may have long term risk for overweight and obesity in adulthood. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of 1,611 students aged between 10 and 18 years from Al Ain city, United Arab Emirates. Data were collected using a multistage stratified random sampling method using a validated questionnaire and the level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 42.4%. ISD was 36.6% among students. Higher BMI was significantly related to being a male and inactive (95% CI=0.03–0.23), daily coffee consumption (95% CI=0.03–0.1), older age (95% CI=0.01–0.02), less average sleep duration (95% CI=−0.02 to −0.003) and spending more time on TV/videogames (95% CI=0.01–0.07). The likelihood of ISD was significantly lower among students who consumed breakfast daily (OR=0.58, 95% CI=0.41–0.83), spent less time on smart devices (OR=0.63, 95% CI=0.47–0.84), and never consumed energy drinks or soft drinks (OR=2.64, 95% CI=1.13–6.16, OR=2.02, 95% CI=1.24–3.29, respectively). Conclusions The prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-aged students is high. ISD and related lifestyle factors are significantly associated with overweight and obesity. Study findings emphasize the need to address and implement successful strategies for a healthy lifestyle starting from early childhood to combat the increasing rates of overweight and obesity in adulthood.

scholarly journals BALANCED DIET

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1304-1308
Author(s):  
Sirajul Haque ◽  
Shehla Basit ◽  
Ramesh Kumar Tanwani ◽  
Tabassum Zehra ◽  
Nazir Ahmad Solangi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Weight Maintenance ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
One Year

Objective: Non-pharmacological intervention to manage the health by healthybalanced diet and life style modifications. Study Design: Randomized Cross sectional Study.Place & Duration: Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) laboratoryKarachi from March 2012 to June 2013. Material & Methods: In this study, 210 volunteers wereincluded (137 male and 73 female) aged between 25-60 years. The study was conducted withthe questionnaire being filled at PCSIR labs, Karachi. The study period included from March toMay 2012. One year later the same group of volunteers were re-examined from March to June2013, who managed to alter the diet and life style for one year. The questionnaire was filled by anexpert well versed in collecting the data from the patients who attended the OPD at PCSIR labs.Results: The results indicate that a lot of people in our population lead a sedentary life styleand do not take part in physical activity which leads to health problems due to comparativelyless energy / calories expenditure. Conclusion: Efforts should be made globally to createa public awareness and provide healthy environment to the people about pursuing healthylifestyles. Several life style behaviors may influence to maintain energy balance over long term.The primary approach for achieving weight loss is lifestyle changes which includes reducedintake of calories and increase in physical activity. Regular, moderate intensity physical activityenhances long term weight maintenance and balance between energy input and output.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic correlates and prevalence of obesity among school children in Amritsar district, Punjab, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1516
Author(s):  
Amarveer S. Mehta ◽  
Priyanka Devgun ◽  
Harsheet Mehta ◽  
Shamim Monga ◽  
Harjot Birgi
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Obesity, a key risk factor for the non-communicable diseases has become a serious health concern in developing nations. Present study aims at estimating the burden of overweight, obesity and socio-demographic co relates of obesity among school going children of Amritsar, Punjab, India.Methods: Estimate sample of 900 subjects were selected in the age group of 6 to 15 yrs. Nine schools (four rural and five urban) were taken at random in Amritsar district. The cross-sectional study was carried out in all the schools. Probability proportionate to size of population technique was used to decide the number of children to be studied from each school, class and then section. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the children from each section. Pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the information on the subjects. Overweight and obesity was assessed by BMI for age. Appropriate statistical techniques were applied for analysis of data.Results: Above study showed that prevalence of overweight and obesity was 10.22% and 6.88% respectively. Among males 48 (52.2%) and 43 (69.4%) were overweight and obese, while females were 44 (47.8%) and 19 (30.6%) overweight and obese respectively. In socio demographic factors sex, residence, type of family, socioeconomic status was identified as significant risk factors.Conclusions: The study highlights the high burden of obesity in study population and the need for promoting healthy lifestyle changes focused on combating obesity.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake and Physical Activity of Normal Weight and Overweight/Obese Adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina D'Addesa ◽  
Laura D'Addezio ◽  
Deborah Martone ◽  
Laura Censi ◽  
Alessandra Scanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
After School ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose. To evaluate the relationship between overweight/obesity and dietary/lifestyle factors among Italian adolescents.Methods. On a total of 756 adolescents with mean age , body mass index, food consumption, and time dedicated to after school physical activities and to TV viewing were determined. The data were analysed according to age, nutritional status, and gender. The analysis of variance and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed to investigate the association between dietary/lifestyle factors and overweight/obesity.Results. The percentages of overweight and obesity were, respectively, 28% and 9% among boys, 24% and 7% among girls. The overweight/obesity condition in both genders was associated with parental overweight/obesity ( for mother), less time devoted to physical activity ( for boys and for girls) and being on a diet (). Direct associations were also observed between BMI and skipping breakfast and the lower number of meals a day (boys only).Conclusions. This pilot study reveals some important dietary and lifestyle behaviour trends among adolescents that assist with identification of specific preventive health actions.

Fad Diets: Dietary Dilemmas, Predicaments, and Recommendations for its Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1362-1380
Author(s):  
Jyoti Singh ◽  
Prasad Rasane ◽  
Vidisha Tomer ◽  
Sawinder Kaur ◽  
Yogesh Gat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Health Care Expenditures ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Treatment Measures ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Extra Weight

The health issues, mainly overweight and obesity are the growing concerns nowadays due to the associated factors and lifestyle changes which significantly have increased the individual’s health care expenditures. Fad diets are promoted as the easiest and simplest way of shedding the extra weight despite the availability of several treatments available. The prevention and treatment measures, including modification in lifestyle, dietary pattern, and physical activity, are the foundation of weight loss. However, the standard treatment measures are not effective for certain populations as they require long time adherence, which leads to the search for other approaches like fad diet. We steered a comprehensive literature review to present the facts related to fad diets to their efficacy and sustainability. Although fad diets have yielded tremendous positive results in weight loss and cardiovascular risk prevention, the studies reported death in long-term interventions and the results and some of them show side effects too. Randomized controlled trials have significantly reported weight loss in comparison with the popular fad diets; however, persisting on the same diet has also reported kidney problems, ketosis, and other metabolic related problems. The conclusion of this critical review reported that gradual weight loss could be attained by the combination of lifestyle modifications, physical activity, and recommended dietary approaches.

scholarly journals Indirect Health Effects of COVID-19: Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviors during the Lockdown in the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1964
Author(s):  
Hadia Radwan ◽  
Mahra Al Kitbi ◽  
Hayder Hasan ◽  
Marwa Al Hilali ◽  
Nada Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Lifestyle Change ◽  
Change Score ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Background: Lockdown measures were implemented in many countries to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, such restrictions could precipitate unintended negative consequences on lifestyle behaviors. The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and determinants of unhealthy behavior changes during the COVID-19 lockdown among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey of adults residing in the UAE was carried out during lockdown (n = 2060). Using a multi-component questionnaire, the collected data included questions regarding the following lifestyle changes: Increased dietary intake, increased weight, decreased physical activity, decreased sleep, and increased smoking. An unhealthy lifestyle change score was calculated based on the number of unhealthy lifestyle changes each participant reported. In addition, sociodemographic and living conditions information was collected. Descriptive statistics as well as simple and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the prevalence and determinants of the unhealthy lifestyle changes considered in this study. Results: Among the unhealthy lifestyle changes examined, increased food intake was the most common (31.8%), followed by decreased physical activity (30%), increased weight (29.4%), decreased sleep (20.8%), and increased smoking (21%). In addition to identifying the correlates of each of the aforementioned lifestyle changes, the results of the multiple regression linear analyses revealed the following correlates for the overall unhealthy lifestyle change score: females (β = 0.32, CI: 0.22; 0.42), living in an apartment (β = 0.12, CI: 0.003; 0.23) and being overweight/obese (β = 0.24, CI: 0.15; 0.32) had higher scores, while older adults (>40 years) had lower scores (β = −0.23, CI: −0.34; −0.12). Conclusions: The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in a high prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and practices among UAE residents. The findings of this study provided the evidence base for officials to design interventions targeting high-risk groups and aiming to improve healthy lifestyle factors among residents during the pandemic.

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