Association of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Self-Reported Body Mass Index and Obesity Risk among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan

Chen, Yun-Tsung; Lee, Po-Fu; Lin, Chi-Fang; Chang, Andy; Chung, Yu-Chun; Yeh, Chi-Pei; Chen, Shih-Chang; Ho, Chien-Chang

doi:10.3390/healthcare9121719

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“…Management issues concerning individuals and organizations are integral to the research field of public health. By effectively utilizing health informatics techniques, valuable information can be extracted to provide deeper insights that support informed decision making [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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“…In the study by Chen et al [ 19 ], the association between regular leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and self-reported body mass index and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan was examined using multiple linear regression and logistic regression. They found that regular LTPA was associated with the male gender, normal weight, excellent or good self-reported health status, and a lower rate of being underweight compared to nonregular LTPA.…”

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Health Informatics: The Foundations of Public Health

Lee

2023

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Health Informatics: The Foundations of Public Health

Lee

2023

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“…This study adopted a cross-sectional study design using nationally representative survey data on young adults aged 18-44 years from the National Physical Activity Survey (TNPAS) which was surveyed by the Sports Administration (SA), Ministry of Education in Taiwan. The respondents were recruited through random-digit dialing, and more detailed procedures have been discussed in other paragraphs [34,35]. The respondents include citizens who were older than 13 years old at the time the survey was conducted and strati ed by 22 cities/counties across Taiwan.…”

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Associations of self-reported happiness with body mass index and obesity risks among young adults in Taiwan

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Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of self-reported happiness with body mass index and obesity risks among young adults aged in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with secondary data sets from the Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey, a nationally representative survey of Taiwan's population. A total of 10,638 young adults aged 18-44 years were ultimately enrolled in this study from August to October 2020. Demographic characteristics, self-reported health status, self- evaluations (comprising height, body weight, and happiness), and zip code of residence were among the data obtained through the national telephone survey. Results: The results showed that after adjusting for potential confounders in the unhappy group, the obesity was significantly associated with happiness. (odds ratio [OR] = 0.637, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0494-0.820, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The present study revealed that body component and obesity risk are the factors affecting happiness among young adults in Taiwan. Moreover, obesity showed the negative correlation with happiness after adjusting for confounding factors.

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“…However, higher grip strength is associated with lower waist circumference (WC; an indicator of central adiposity), after adjustment for BMI. A similar study indicated that relative grip strength was negatively associated with WC in young adults [19], and the use of properly adjusted confounding factors (e.g., age, education, occupation, and physical fitness) was necessary to prevent bias and distortion [20].…”

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Cross-Correlations between Scientific Physical Fitness, Body Mass Index Distribution, and Overweight/Obesity Risks among Adults in Taiwan

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Health-related physical fitness reduces the risk of chronic disease, promotes quality of life, and has enormous economic benefits considering the global health care costs resulting from obesity. However, relatively limited information is available regarding the dose–response relationship between scientific physical fitness and obesity risk. This study aimed to determine the associations of scientific physical fitness with body mass index (BMI) distribution and overweight/obesity risk among adults aged 23–64 years in Taiwan. We conducted a cross-sectional study and reviewed data derived from the Scientific Physical Fitness Testing Program, Sports Administration, Ministry of Education, Taiwan. Responses from 16,939 participants from the database (7761 men and 9178 women, aged 23–64 years) were collected in this study. Each participant completed a series of scientific physical fitness measurements, including cardiorespiratory fitness (3 min progressive knee-up and step [3MPKS] test), muscular fitness (hand grip strength), and flexibility (sit-and-reach test). Anthropometric measurements included body height, weight, and BMI. The quartiles of scientific physical fitness results were identified as the dependent variable in the multiple linear and multiple logistic regression analysis to determine the associations of the scientific physical fitness measurements with BMI distribution and overweight/obesity risk, as well as the dose–response relationship. The 3MPKS test was significantly associated with BMI (quartile 1 (Q1): β = 1.900; quartile 2 (Q2): β = 1.594; quartile 3 (Q3): β = 1.079 for men, and Q1: β = 1.454; Q2: β = 0.882; Q3: β = 0.555 for women), overweight (Q1: odds ratio (OR) = 2.117; Q2: OR = 2.056; Q3: OR = 2.063 for men, and Q1: OR = 3.036; Q2: OR = 2.542; Q3: OR = 1.959 for women), and obesity (Q1: OR = 6.530; Q2: OR = 5.747; Q3: OR = 3.557 for men, and Q1: OR = 3.238; Q2: OR = 1.431 for women) risk compared with quartile 4 (Q4) as the reference group with a dose–response relationship. In addition, relative hand grip strength was significantly associated with BMI (Q2: β = −0.922; Q3: β = −1.865; Q4: β = −3.108 for men, and Q2: β = −1.309; Q3: β = −2.161; Q4: β = −2.759 for women), overweight (Q2: OR = 0.806; Q3: OR = 0.697; Q4: OR = 0.278 for men, and Q2: OR = 0.667; Q3: OR = 0.398; Q4: OR = 0.228 for women), and obesity (Q1: OR = 0.528; Q2: OR = 0.206; Q3: OR = 0.049 for men, and Q1: OR = 0.351; Q2: OR = 0.129; Q3: OR = 0.051 for women) risk compared with Q1 as the reference group with a dose–response relationship. Higher levels of performance of the 3MPKS and relative grip strength tests were associated with lower BMI and overweight/obesity risk in both sexes. However, the sit-and-reach test was only partially related to BMI and overweight/obesity risk in both sexes. Cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness were effective predictors of BMI distribution and overweight/obesity risk in Taiwanese adults.

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Association of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Self-Reported Body Mass Index and Obesity Risk among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan

Cited by 5 publications

References 32 publications

Health Informatics: The Foundations of Public Health

Health Informatics: The Foundations of Public Health

Associations of self-reported happiness with body mass index and obesity risks among young adults in Taiwan

Cross-Correlations between Scientific Physical Fitness, Body Mass Index Distribution, and Overweight/Obesity Risks among Adults in Taiwan

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