The Comparison Analysis of Body Composition, Body Shape Satisfaction and Life Habits about Health According to weather or not of Dance-major by Female College Students

Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in the past decade, with approximately 11% of Americans self-identifying as vegan or vegetarian and many others trying to reduce meat consumption. Due to increasing interest, the plant-based food market has significantly expanded, with several innovative products serving as alternatives to animal-based products. One such example is almond protein powder, a new protein supplement created as an alternative to whey protein. Due to the novelty of almond protein products, little is known regarding how well the protein supplement supports nitrogen metabolism. The effects of both an almond-based protein beverage and a whey-based protein beverage on nitrogen balance are investigated in the work presented herein. Twenty female college students aged 20–25 years were randomly assigned to consume either an almond- or whey-based protein drink twice daily for one week; 24-h urine collection was performed at the baseline and endpoint of the 7-day treatment period and nitrogen balance was assessed. Body composition and hydration status were also assessed. Both protein sources (almond and whey) were able to notably improve nitrogen balance, thus indicating that almond protein powder may be a functional plant-based alternative to whey protein powder and may be of interest in future research regarding muscle mass and body composition improvement.

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The comparison in daily intake of nutrients, dietary habits and body composition of female college students by body mass index

Nutrition Research and Practice ◽

10.4162/nrp.2007.1.2.131 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 131 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Myung-Soo Ko

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Composition ◽

Body Mass ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Female College Students ◽

Female College

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Study on the Effects of Yoga on Female College Students’ Physical and Mental Health

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.187.164 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 187 ◽

pp. 164-168

Author(s):

Lei Xu ◽

Wei Zhang ◽

Jia Jia Han

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

College Students ◽

Physical Function ◽

Body Shape ◽

Mental Condition ◽

Female College Students ◽

Yoga Practice ◽

Female College ◽

Self Rating

Using such methods as questionnaire survey and experimental study, a study has been made on the effects of yoga on female college students’ body shape, the quality of physical function, mental health and so on. Methods: The study sampled 25 2009 female students in Handan College who have selected the yoga course. These students will do yoga practice for 6 months. The body shape, body function and mental health will be tested before and after the exercise. The results show that: such four indicators as body weight, waist circumference, thigh circumference and upper arm circumference; such 6 indicators as vital capacity, heart rate, VO2, sit-ups, step test, and Sit and Reach and such indicators as mental health self-assessment questionnaire (SCL--90), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and self-rating depression scale (SDS) have been improved significantly compared to those before practice. Conclusion: Through yoga practice, female college students can improve their physical health, balance physical and mental condition, and relieve stress, enhancing the quality of physical function and mental health.

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