scholarly journals Physical Activity Level and Dietary Pattern of Undergraduate Students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Achadu Abraham Eleojo ◽  
Umeh Chisom Charles ◽  
Jacob Moses Anyebe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
State University ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Nutritional habits and physical activity influence the health status and cognition of young adults. The objective of this study was to assess the physical activity level and dietary pattern of undergraduate students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State. In this study, a group of 246 students from the university (150 female and 96 male subjects) were engaged. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Health Research ethics committee, Kogi state ministry of health and all students signed a written consent form. With the aid of a validated questionnaire, interview was conducted to obtain information on demographic and physical activity levels after obtaining informed consent from the target population. Anthropometric measurements were carried out to ascertain the nutritional status, and dietary intakes were equally assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. 27.4% and 6.4% of target population recorded low and high levels of physical activity respectively. Healthy weight was recorded at 72% and obesity at 3.7%. Despite the high percentage in healthy weight, a low physical activity level was recorded, with inadequate meal patterns and food choices. This suggests an urgent necessity for improving overall health status of students by implementing a university based nutrition and exercise awareness programme.

Characterization of physical activity in undergraduate students in Israel

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yehonatan Simchon ◽  
Olga Turetsky ◽  
Eli Carmeli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Average Life Expectancy ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Technological development is the main cause for reduced physical activity in populations, increasing the risk of illness and decreasing average life expectancy. A correlation exists between increased physical exercise (PE) and health improvement. The academic curriculum attributes to lack of PE due to sedentary lifestyle and inability to find free time. The purpose of this study was to characterize PE among students in relation to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and examined the correlation between activity level and grade point average (GPA). We also included an evaluation of the student’s willingness to exercise as part of an elective course program. Methods: We used a five experts validated questionnaire, distributed online. The sampling frame was undergraduate students of the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health from the University of Haifa (184 students). Statistical processing was done using SPSS software using the χ2 test and Pearson’s correlation. Results: Of the participants 70.7% do not comply with WHO recommendations. Seventy-five percent showed willingness to perform PE if it was part of the curriculum. No significant correlations were found between PE or WHO recommendations and GPA. Conclusion: This is a pioneer study among university students. Continued research is needed to characterize the PE in academic institutions.

Abstract P260: Low Physical Activity Level, Underweight and Abdominal Obesity among Nigerian Rural Adolescents; Implication for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program among Rural Adolescents in Nigeria

Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nse A Odunaiya ◽  
Quinette A Louw ◽  
Karen Grimmer-sommers
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Rural Adolescents ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health problem. Studies have shown that the majority of people dying from CVD have one or more major risk factors that are influenced by lifestyle. Major predisposing risk factors include obesity, physical inactivity, abdominal obesity. These risk factors have been seen in adolescents in developed countries. Throughout the world the risks are starting to appear earlier. Adolescence is a critical temporal window for the development of obesity in adult age. Researchers have advocated that children and adolescent populations should be the target for cardiovascular risk factors prevention programs, however, there is paucity of information on these risk factors especially among rural adolescents. It is a general belief in Nigeria that rural dwellers are active, consume natural foods as such CVD and other chronic diseases may not be highly prevalent among rural people However, primordial prevention for cardiovascular is needed even in rural communities since prevention is better than cure. The study aimed to ascertain selected CVD risk factors such as physical activity level, BMI Waist Hip ratio and dietary pattern of adolescents in rural Nigeria The study was a cross sectional survey of 1079 adolescents aged 15-18 years, attending schools at Ibarapa central local government of South West Nigeria. Ethical approval was sought and obtained from Stellenbosch University ethics committee, approval from the local Education authority and principals of the selected schools. Informed consent was obtained from the principals of the schools who acted in place of the parents and guardians who were not in the community and also from parents within the community. Assent was obtained from adolescents either written or verbal. CVD risk factors were assessed using standard measures .Result shows 23% of adolescents are underweight, 75% normal weight and 1.4% overweight. Waist hip ratio of 84.6% of adolescents are normal, 15.4% abdominal obesity, for physical activity level; 27.9% had low physical activity level, 36.5% moderate physical activity level and 35.6% high physical activity level. More female had low activity level compared to male, 63.5% compared to 36.5% The adolescents generally have bad dietary pattern such as high fat consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake Underweight is still a major problem among rural adolescents. Many of the rural adolescents are not active enough to safeguard their future health. Sedentary living is more among female than male. Although these rural adolescents are not generally obese but there is a high prevalence of abdominal obesity, low fruit and vegetable consumption which is associated with cardiovascular disease Implication; there is need for CVD primordial and primary prevention program for Nigerian rural adolescents

scholarly journals Prospective association between dietary patterns and BMI Z-score in Brazilian adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Adélia CP Arruda Neta ◽  
José Cazuza Farias Junior ◽  
Flávia EL Lima Ferreira ◽  
Dirce M Marchioni
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
High Energy Density

Abstract Objective: To identify dietary patterns and prospectively evaluate their influence on the BMI Z-score of adolescents. Design: A longitudinal study, using data from the Longitudinal Study on Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Eating Habits and Adolescent Health – LONCAAFS. Setting: To obtain data on food consumption, a 24-h recall survey was conducted; a second 24-h recall was applied to 30 % of the sample in all waves. Dietary patterns were identified by exploratory factor analysis using principal components. BMI Z-score was determined according to the recommendation of the WHO, based on the BMI for age and sex. Socio-economic data, sedentary behaviour and physical activity level were obtained. Associations between BMI Z-score and dietary patterns and between BMI Z-score and variables of interest were determined using generalised estimating equations. Participants: Totally, 1431 adolescents were assessed in 2014, 1178 in 2015, 959 in 2016 and 773 in 2017, belonging to the public schools of João Pessoa, Northeast Brazil. Results: Three dietary patterns were identified throughout the study: ‘traditional’, ‘snacks’ and ‘Western’. The ‘Western’ dietary pattern was positively associated with BMI Z-score (β = 0·025; 95 % CI 0·002, 0·048), regardless of sex and physical activity level, prospectively. Conclusion: A dietary pattern composed of foods with high energy density, high fat and sugars, and low fibre influences the BMI Z-score of adolescents over time.

scholarly journals FATORES ASSOCIADOS À INATIVIDADE FÍSICA ENTRE IDOSOS ASILARES

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Miranda Vitório ◽  
Carla Camila Nascimento Gil ◽  
Saulo Vasconcelos Rocha ◽  
Jefferson Paixão Cardoso ◽  
Lélia Renata Das Virgens Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

resumo   Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar os fatores associados ao nível de atividade física em idosos asilares. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de caráter descritivo, realizado com 16 idosos de uma instituição asilar no município de Jequié-BA. Na coleta de dados, realizou-se uma entrevista sobre informações sociodemográficas, sendo aplicado questionário sobre perfil do estado de saúde e nível de atividade física. Utilizaram-se procedimentos da estatística descritiva, através de medidas de tendência central, (média e mediana) e de dispersão (desvio-padrão), para variáveis numéricas e frequência simples, para variáveis categóricas. Calculou-se o nível de atividade física (NAF) segundo características sociodemográficas e estado de saúde. Nos resultados, observou-se que, 12,5% dos idosos foram classificados como ativos fisicamente e 87,5%, como inativos fisicamente. Indivíduos com idade mais avançada (com 80 ou mais) (14,3%), do sexo masculino (16,7%), com estado civil solteiro/separado (25,0%), não alfabetizado (14,3%) e de raça/cor branca (25,0%) apresentaram maior frequência de atividade física habitual. Um maior nível de independência (15,4%), percepção positiva da qualidade de vida (20,0%) e do estado de saúde (20,0%) e maior risco coronariano (20,0%) foram verificados nos indivíduos ativos fisicamente. O conhecimento sobre os fatores associados ao nível de atividade física habitual favorece o melhor direcionamento dos programas de atenção à saúde dos idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência. Faz-se necessário a realização de outros estudos no intuito de compreender melhor esta associação.   palavras-chave Atividade Física. Qualidade de Vida. Asilo.   abstract   This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with physical activity in elderly nursing homes. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, which was conducted with 16 individuals from a nursing home in Jequié-BA. To collect data, the following instruments were used: a questionnaire applied in the form of individual interviews with information sociodemographic profile of health status and physical activity level. We used descriptive statistics procedures to trace the profile of elderly subjects according to sociodemographic characteristics and health status. Physical activity level (PAL) was calculated according to sociodemographic characteristics and health status. The results showed that 12.5% of the elderly were classified as physically active and 87.5% as physically inactive. Individuals with more advanced age (80 or older) (14.3%), male (16.7%), with being single / separated (25.0%), illiterate (14.3%) and race / white (25.0%) had higher frequency of physical activity. A higher level of independence (15.4%), positive perceptions of quality of life (20.0%) and health (20.0%) and higher coronary risk (20.0%) were found for active individuals physically. Knowledge about the factors associated with level of habitual physical activity promotes improved targeting of programs for health care to elderly residents in long-stay institutions. It is necessary to conduct further studies in order to better understand this association.  keywords Physical Inactivity. Quality of Life. Asylum.

scholarly journals Facebook Intervention To Improve Physical Activity Level Among Youth

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Todorovic ◽  
Z Terzic-Supic ◽  
P Piperac ◽  
Z Stamenkovic ◽  
M Santric-Milicevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Lifestyle Change ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Media Intervention

Abstract Background Physical activity level decreases during the transition from late adolescence to young adulthood. Social media are nowadays widely used and part of many people’s daily routines and the interventions on these websites have the possibilities to be integrated into those routines without becoming a burden. The aim of this study was to assess physical activity level among medical students and to assess the possibilities of using social media intervention with an aim to improve physical activity among them. Methods Prospective study was conducted during October of 2016 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. The study included 375 first and fifth-year students. At the baseline, students filled in the questionnaire regarding social and lifestyle characteristics as well as their physical activity. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). After completing the questionnaire, students were asked to join a Facebook discussion group. The intervention consisted of motivation for physical activity through motivational pictures, texts, and discussions. The second assessment was done after one month. Based on the reported physical activity level students were divided into two groups: sufficient (>600MET-minutes/week) and insufficient physical activity (≤600 MET-minutes/week). Results Total of 85.4% of students were sufficiently active at the baseline, while 90.4% were sufficiently active after one month. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that students who were part of the Facebook group (OR: 3.51, 95% CI: 1.46-8.43) and students who had sufficient physical activity at the baseline (OR: 5.44, 95% CI: 2.44-12.13) had a higher likelihood to be sufficiently active after one month. Conclusions Social media can be used for interventions targeting lifestyle change among young adults and activities on these websites can be adjusted to meet the needs of the target population. Key messages Intervention on social media could lead to lifestyle change. Interventions on social media could be adjusted to fit the target population.

scholarly journals Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Quirk ◽  
Alice Bullas ◽  
Steve Haake ◽  
Elizabeth Goyder ◽  
Mike Graney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Full Sample ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Deprived Areas

Abstract Background Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically active and less likely to participate in community events. We investigated the perceived benefits from participation in a weekly running/walking event called parkrun by those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas and doing the least physical activity. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to 2,318,135 parkrun participants in the UK. Demographic and self-reported data was collected on life satisfaction, happiness, health status, physical activity, motives, and the perceived benefits of parkrun. Motivation, health status and benefits were compared for sub-groups defined by physical activity level at parkrun registration and residential Index of Multiple Deprivation. Results 60,000 completed surveys were received (2.7% of those contacted). Respondents were more recently registered with parkrun (3.1 v. 3.5 years) than the parkrun population and had a higher frequency of parkrun participation (14.5 v. 3.7 parkruns per year). Those inactive at registration and from deprived areas reported lower happiness, lower life satisfaction and poorer health compared to the full sample. They were more likely to want to improve their physical health, rather than get fit or for competition. Of those reporting less than one bout of activity per week at registration, 88% (87% in the most deprived areas) increased their physical activity level and 52% (65% in the most deprived areas) reported improvements to overall health behaviours. When compared to the full sample, a greater proportion of previously inactive respondents from the most deprived areas reported improvements to fitness (92% v. 89%), physical health (90% v. 85%), happiness (84% v. 79%) and mental health (76% v. 69%). Conclusion The least active respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported increases to their activity levels and benefits to health and wellbeing since participating in parkrun. Whilst the challenge of identifying how community initiatives like parkrun can better engage with underrepresented populations remains, if this can be achieved they could have a critical public health role in addressing inequalities in benefits associated with recreational physical activity.

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