Impact of an educational intervention in improving the body mass index and waist–hip ratio among first-year MBBS students

(1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where students live during the course, lifestyle design, and health strategies for the university community. (2) Methods: A total of 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney, chi-square, Student’s t-test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits, or where they live during the course. At the beginning of the course, the mean BMI was 22.10 ± 3.64. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p-value < 0.015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p-value < 0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly changed their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residence. (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.

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Elevated β2-adrenoceptor protein concentration in adipose tissue from obese subjects is closely related to the body mass index and waist/hip ratio

Clinical Science ◽

10.1042/cs1040093 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 104 (2) ◽

pp. 93-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mads RASMUSSEN ◽

Thomas ALMDAL ◽

Palle BRATHOLM ◽

Niels Juel CHRISTENSEN

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Body Mass ◽

Protein Concentration ◽

The Body ◽

Receptor Protein ◽

Mrna Levels ◽

Membrane Area ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

Obese Subjects

The aim of the present study was to quantify β2-adrenoceptor protein content in adipose tissue during fasting, and to study the relationships between β2-adrenoceptor protein and mRNA levels and changes in metabolites related to lipolysis. Groups of male subjects with a body mass index of <25kg/m2 or >30kg/m2 fasted for 60h. Abdominal subcutaneous fat biopsies were analysed for receptor mRNA levels by reverse transcription–PCR–HPLC. The β2-adrenoceptor protein concentration was measured by Western blotting using fluorescence laser scanning for detection. The β2-adrenoceptor protein concentration per cell (on a DNA basis) was higher in obese subjects (P<0.03). There were highly significant relationships between β2-adrenoceptor protein concentration and both body mass index and waist/hip ratio (P<0.001 for both). Furthermore, there was an inverse relationship between the receptor protein concentration and the serum β-hydroxybutyrate level during fasting (P<0.005). β2-Adrenoceptor protein levels decreased in both groups during fasting, to a similar degree. Basal β2-adrenoceptor mRNA levels were similar in the two groups, but there was a smaller increase in the obese group during fasting (P<0.03). The increased β2-adrenoceptor protein level in obese subjects is likely to be related to the greater plasma membrane area of their adipocytes. The decrease during fasting may be due to increased binding of noradrenaline and subsequent internalization and degradation of the receptor. Elevated levels of less responsive β2-adrenoceptor protein in obese subjects may contribute to the development of obesity.

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DO DAILY STEP COUNTS DURING THE PANDEMIC AFFECT THE BODY COMPOSITION AND MENTAL WELL-BEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS?

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ◽

10.46827/ejpe.v7i3.3967 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Nazlı Yanar ◽

Melek Güler

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Well Being ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Mental Well Being ◽

Experimental Group

This study aims to determine whether the number of daily steps is effective in the body composition and mental well-being of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research group of the study consisted of 40 volunteer students studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences by being randomly assigned to the experimental (n:20) and control (n:20) groups. The research is in the experimental model with a pre-test/post-test control group. As a data collection tool in the study, the 'Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale' was used to determine the personal information form and mental well-being. The obtained data were analysed in the Jamovi 1.8.2 statistical software program with a 95% reliability interval and 5% margin of error. In the analysis of the data, percentage (%), frequency (f), and mean (x̄) values were used in the descriptive data, Paired Samples t-test was used in the pre-test/post-test comparison, and Multinomial Regression analysis was used in the relational analysis. According to the findings of the study, 75% of the students in the experimental group and 70% of the students in the control group were in the normal weight class according to the body mass index classification. According to waist-hip ratio classification, 85% of the experimental group and 70% of the control group were in the group that did not have cardiovascular disease risk. After two months of application, the daily average number of steps of the experimental group (12.5751898.1) and the daily average number of steps of the control group were determined as (5381.272026.2). While there was a statistically significant difference in the pre-test/post-test body mass index averages of the experimental group who were asked to take at least 10,000 steps per day (p0.05), although there was an increase in the mean waist-hip ratio and mental well-being, there was no statistically significant difference (p0.05). It was determined that the step average had a statistically significant effect on the experimental group according to the body mass index classification (p0.05). As a result, while taking at least 10,000 steps per day was effective in the body mass index of the students, it was not so in the waist-hip ratio and mental well-being. In this context, physical activity, and especially walking, can be recommended at the point of protecting health. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0881/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Assessment of Nutritional Status through Body Mass Index (BMI) among First Year Students of MBBS & BSc Nursing Course of Government Medical Education Institutes in Dhaka

Journal of Dhaka Medical College ◽

10.3329/jdmc.v28i1.45750 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 11-16

Author(s):

AHM Mostafa Kamal ◽

Khadeza Khatun ◽

Shakil Shams ◽

Begum Dilruba Kazi ◽

Kazi Afzalur Rahman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Medical Education ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Body Mass ◽

The Body ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Students ◽

Medical College ◽

Nutritional Health ◽

Nursing Course

Context: Adequate knowledge about nutritional status of a community is necessary to have a comprehensive idea about its development process, as under-nutrition is one of the major health problems in developing countries. As an individual’s height and weight can be readily and inexpensively measured, body mass index (BMI) has become a popular heuristic approximation for body fatness in epidemiology and clinical practice. The BMI is the most common surrogate measure of obesity as well as nutritional assessment for individual. For this reasons an attempt has been taken to assess the nutritional status through the body mass index (BMI) among first year students of MBBS and B sc nursing course of government medical education institutes in Dhaka. Material and Methods: This descriptive type of analytic study was conducted in the Anatomy Department of Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The study sample was 177 individuals of first year students of MBBS and B.Sc nursing course admitted in the session of 2017-2018 in the Dhaka Medical College & Dhaka Nursing College, Dhaka. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as student’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of the student’s height in meters (kg/m2). The warning sign of poor nutritional health was calculated according to the checklist adapted by the Nutrition Screening Initiative, American Academy of Family Physicians July 2001. With the help of statistical software SPSS-20 comparisons between the two groups were done. Result: The mean (±SD) height (meter), weight (kg) and BMI of groups MBBS and B Sc nursing were 1.63±0.09, 61.65±11.22, 23.11±3.53 and 1.56±0.07, 49.05±9.42, 20.15±3.47 respectively. Good nutritional health status was found 61.80% in MBBS and 53.30% in B Sc nursing groups. Conclusion: The present study showed that the BMI of first year students of MBBS course is higher than first year students of B Sc nursing course. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 28, No.1, April, 2019, Page 11-16

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Evaluation of awareness about obesity among general public visiting the tertiary care hospital

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20195286 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 2724

Author(s):

Umamageswari Arunachalam ◽

Simhadri V. S. D. N. A. Nagesh ◽

S. Priestly Vivekkumar ◽

Abinaya V. S.

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Body Fat ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Well Being ◽

The Body ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

Validated Questionnaire

Background: Obesity is one of the fastest growing threats of health and well-being for both developed and developing countries. The aim of the study was to evaluate the awareness about obesity among general public.Methods: After obtaining institutional ethics committee approval and written informed consent from the participants, anthropometric measures like height, weight, hip and waist circumference for computing body mass index and waist hip ratio were taken. Using portable bioelectric impedance analyzer body fat percentage was measured. A validated questionnaire including socio demographic details and questions evaluating the awareness about obesity were given to the participants.Results: Totally 100 participants were evaluated, of which majority being female. Mean height of the male and female participants was 164 and 152cm respectively. Similarly, mean weight was found to be 72 and 65 kg. Based on the body mass index only 19% participants were within normal range, remaining 81% were overweight and obese. Percent body fat and waist hip ratio was found to be increased in both sexes. Majority of the participants were aware that obesity is associated with health problems but most of them were unaware how it is measured and the dietary foods to be taken to reduce obesity. However 64% participants think that obesity can reduce the life expectancy of the individual.Conclusions: Majority of the participants were obese and overweight while awareness about preventive measures was still lacking. Hence health care personnel need to take greater effort to educate and inform people about the implications.

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HYPERTENSION

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2011.18.03.2363 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 18 (03) ◽

pp. 440-444

Author(s):

SHAHANA ARSHI ◽

MAZHAR BADSHAH ◽

FARRAH NAZ ◽

Fakhra Naheed ◽

Fasih-un- Nisa

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Body Mass ◽

Central Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Hip Circumference ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

History Of ◽

Middle Socioeconomic Status

ABSTRACT…Objective: To evaluate association of hypertension with central obesity in low to middle socioeconomic population. Study design: Descriptive study. Setting: OPD, Filter Clinic. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. Islamabad. Period: June to September 2008. Methods: This study was carried out on 85 patients with history of hypertension. Out of total patients, 27 were males and 58 were females. The ages of the all patients were between 20 to 70 years. Parameters recorded included history, blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference and hip circumference. The secondary causes were ruled out on the basis of history and physical examination. Data and results were analyzed in SPSS. Results: Out of 85 patients, 74 including 21 males and 53 females had increased Waist Hip Ratio (WHR), 66 including 14 males and 61 females had increased Waist Circumference (WC), while the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 33 including 6 males & 27 females were found obese. It also showed that the females are more prone to obesity. The age group between 41-60 years was most effected. The results indicates that waist hip ratio is the most common indicator of obesity in patients with essential hypertension as compare to waist circumference and body mass index. Conclusions: Hypertension is associated with central obesity in low to middle socioeconomic status.

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Determining the risk of disease based on Body Mass Index in higher education

Discobolul – Physical Education, Sport and Kinetotherapy Journal ◽

10.35189/dpeskj.2021.60.3.8 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 294-306

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

The Body ◽

Anthropometric Measurements ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Students ◽

National University ◽

Risk Of Disease ◽

Study Participants

Abstract. At international and national levels, there is a decline in physical activity because technology has become increasingly present in each person’s life, as evidenced by the growing interest in new developments in the field. We believe that giving up exercise will lead to increased indicators of growth and development but also to the emergence of health problems. The current paper aims to determine the body mass index (BMI) of students from two universities, one with a sports profile - National University of Physical Education and Sport, and the other, a non-sports profile higher education establishment - National University of Arts, by performing anthropometric measurements such as height and weight. The purpose of this study is to place students in the category corresponding to their body mass index and determine their risk of disease. This experimental research includes 323 first-year students from the two aforementioned universities in Bucharest. The research methods used are: literature review, anthropometric measurements, mathematical and statistical method, graphical method. Analysis of the collected data reveals differences between the students of the two universities. After interpreting the anthropometric data and calculating the body mass index, the study participants were included in the category corresponding to their risk of disease.

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How Relevant Is the Place Where First-Year College Students Live In Relation to the Increase in Body Mass Index?

10.20944/preprints202110.0322.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Antonio Viñuela ◽

Juan José Criado-Álvarez ◽

Javier Aceituno-Gomez ◽

Carlos Durantez-Fernández ◽

Jose Luis Martin-Conty ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Body Mass ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Eating Habits ◽

The Body ◽

P Value ◽

First Year ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

(1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where they live during the course and design lifestyle and health strategies to the university community. (2) Methods: 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, student's t- test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits or where they live during the course. At the beginning course the mean BMI was 22.1 ± 3,642. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p value &lt;0. 015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p value &lt;0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly change their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residences.: (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.

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Predictive capacity of indicators of adiposity in the metabolic syndrome in elderly individuals

Revista de Nutrição ◽

10.1590/1678-98652018000200006 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 199-209

Author(s):

Keila Bacelar Duarte de MORAIS ◽

Karina Oliveira MARTINHO ◽

Fernanda Silva FRANCO ◽

Milene Cristine PESSOA ◽

Andréia Queiroz RIBEIRO

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Predictive Ability ◽

The Body ◽

Human Beings ◽

Height Ratio ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

The Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Waist Height Ratio

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the predictive ability of adiposity indicators as MetS predictors in elderly individuals. Methods Cross-sectional study enrolled in the Estratégia Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy). Anthropometric measurements were measured. Body Mass Index, Waist-Hip Ratio, Waist-Height Ratio, Conicity Index and Body Adiposity Index were calculated. Blood was collected and resting blood pressure was measured. MetS was classified according to the harmonizing criteria. The predictive ability of anthropometric variables was evaluated using Receiver Operating Characteristic curves. Results Regarding male individuals, our research indicates that the BMI, Waist-Height Ratio and Waist Hip Ratio are better predictors and they are equivalent to each other. As for female individuals, results show that the Body Mass Index and Waist-Height Ratio are better predictors and equivalent to each other. Conclusion Waist-Height Ratio and Body Mass Index are good MetS predictors for elderly individuals, especially among men. More research in this area is important. Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com Seres Humanos da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. (Viçosa University Ethics Committee in Research with Human Beings) (nº 039/2011).

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