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.  

Gender differences in Body Mass Index and physical activity of students of the University of Tuzla

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Almir Atikovic ◽  
Sanjin Hodzic ◽  
Jasmin Bilalic ◽  
Jasmin Mehinovic ◽  
Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
The University

AbstractThis study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents.This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, 39.2%.On average, the students (both female and male) spend 5.60 (5.03) hours on physical activity per week. Female students spend 4.05 (4.32) hours, while male students dedicate 8.11 (5.30) hours to physical activities. It can be concluded that in principle the students practice physical activities and recreation, but still 1/5 of all students are inactive. The obtained results for the BMI show that the majority of students are in the zone of normal values: female - 278 (84.2%); male - 157 (73.7%). Correlations between BMI and PA amount to (R = .214; p < 0.01) and (R2 = .046; p < 0.01). The results of the T-test show a more significant statistical variable of differences between female and male students at the level of p < 0.05. In comparison to female students, male students have 2.35 kg/m2 higher BMI, and they are more active in physical activities for 4.06 hours in comparison to women.The focus should be directed to the education of young people, because they can easily adopt healthy habits that should be maintained for life. These results point out the necessity of an integrated approach to prevention and control of risk factors, particularly among youth.

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 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.

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.

scholarly journals Objectively measured physical activity levels in physical education classes and body mass index (Niveles de actividad física medida objetivamente en las clases de educación física y el índice de masa grasa)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 271-274
Author(s):  
Manuela Costa ◽  
Tânia Oliveira ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Maria Paula Santos ◽  
José Carlos Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Objectively Measured

Objective: The objective of this study was twofold. First, analyze physical activity (PA) levels during physical education (PE) with different durations (45 and 90 minutes) according to student’s obesity status. Secondly, we examine the relative contribution of 45 and 90 minutes PE (45PE and 90PE) for the compliance of the daily PA recommendations according to the body mass index (BMI). Methods: Four public schools were analyzed. The sample comprised 472 youngsters (266 girls) aged between 10 and 18 years old. PA was assessed using an Actigraph accelerometer. The participants were categorized as non-overweight (NOW) and overweight/obese (OW) according to the sex-adjusted BMI. Results: The proportion of Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) was lower than the 50% recommended by guidelines regardless the PE duration. Our data showed that only 26% of NOW and 13% of OW in the 45PE achieved the recommended levels while 17% of NOW and 11% of OW achieved the recommendation in 90PE. Overall, the 90PE had a higher absolute contribution for daily MVPA recommendations compliance than 45PE. Conclusion: During PE classes youngsters spent a reduced amount of time in MVPA, independently of their weight status.Resumen. Objetivo: Este estudio tiene un doble objetivo. En primero lugar, analizar los niveles de la actividad física durante la educación física con diferentes duraciones (45 y 90 minutos) de acuerdo con el estado de la obesidad de los alumnos. En segundo lugar, se analiza la contribución relativa de 45 y 90 minutos de la educación física para el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones diarias de actividad física según el índice de masa grasa. Métodos: cuatro escuelas públicas fueran analizadas. La muestra fue de 472 jóvenes (266 chicas) con edades entre los 10 y 18 años. La actividad física fue medida utilizando un acelerómetro Actigraph. Los participantes fueran clasificados como sin sobrepeso y con sobrepeso/obesidad de acuerdo con el índice de masa grasa ajustado al género. Resultados: La proporción de la actividad física moderada y vigorosa fue inferior al 50% recomendado por las recomendaciones independiente de la duración de la clase de educación física. Nuestros datos muestran que solo unos 26% de los niños sin sobrepeso y unos 13% de niñoss con sobrepeso/obesidad llegaron al los niveles recomendados en las clases de 45 min, mientras el 17% de los jóvenes sin sobrepeso y el 11% con sobrepeso/obesidad han logrado las recomendaciones en las clases de 90 min. En general, las clases de 90 min tienen una mayor contribución para cumplimiento de las recomendaciones diarias de actividad física moderada a vigorosa do que las clases de 45 min. Conclusión: Durante las clases de educación física los jóvenes tuvieran una cantidad reducida de tiempo en actividad física moderada a vigorosa, independiente de su estado de peso.

scholarly journals Effects of Job Content and Physical Activity on Body Mass Index among Obese Managers of the Mexican Manufacturing Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 3969
Author(s):  
Oziely Daniela Armenta-Hernandez ◽  
Aidé Aracely Maldonado-Macias ◽  
Margarita Ortiz Solís ◽  
Miguel Ángel Serrano-Rosa ◽  
Yolanda Angélica Baez-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Job Content

Mental health disorders resulting from work stressors are increasing in the Mexican manufacturing industry and worldwide. Managerial positions in these contexts are highly stressful, and although physical activity may reduce the negative effects of work stress, the relationships between these two aspects regarding their effects on the body mass index (BMI) of obese managers are scarcely studied. This article aims to study such relationships by using the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) dimensions with the Baecke’s physical activity questionnaire dimensions and analyzing their effects on the BMI. A sample of 255 managers from the Mexican industry, with a (BMI > 30) participated by answering the surveys and providing their weight, their height, and certain sociodemographic information. The research hypotheses were tested using WarpPLS® 6.0 for structural equation modeling. The results for three models featuring acceptable reliability to estimate the direct, indirect, and total effects are presented. The first model showed a medium explanatory power, the variable of job decision-making authority having the greatest direct effect on BMI. The second model showed a medium explanatory power, and the variable of physical activity during leisure-time observed the unique direct effect on BMI. Finally, although the integrating model showed a small explanatory power, both work stress and the physical activity exerted observed direct effects on BMI reduction.

How abnormal is the desire for slimness? A survey of eating attitudes and behaviour among Chinese undergraduates in Hong Kong

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 437-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing Lee
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Low Prevalence

SynopsisUsing the 40-item Eating Attitudes Test and other self-report questions, a two-stage screening survey of 1020 (F 646, M 374) Chinese bilingual university students in Hong Kong showed that although female students were ‘underweight’ by Western standard, the majority of them and nearly all female students above a body mass index of 20·5 kg/m2 were cognitively inclined to diet and weigh less, albeit without being driven to actual weight control behaviour. In contrast, most male students and a minority of constitutionally thin female students clearly wished to gain weight. While a number of items were culturally inappropriate, factor analysis supported the overall cross-cultural conceptual validity of the EAT. The principal factor, reflecting dieting concerns, correlated positively with the current body mass index. Among the high scorers, only three female students with partial syndrome bulimia nervosa were identified, yielding a low prevalence of 0·46% for the spectrum of eating disorders. It is argued that the desire for slimness is widespread but its intensity and pathogenic potentiality vary across cultures. In the relative absence of obesity, it may not lead to more eating disorder.

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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