Experiences of Health Related Lifestyles in High Body Fat but Non-obese Female College Students in Korea

Kim, Jeongsoo

doi:10.1016/j.phrp.2014.01.004

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“…This resulted in them feeling neglected. From related reports, the activities of male college students had focused on control of health status than weight reduction, but non-obese and high fat female students diminished daily concerns of health [17,19,20] . These results were different from those of females.…”

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Experiences in Healthy Dieting of Male College Students with Obesity in Korea

Kim

2015

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

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ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe and understand experiences of healthy dieting in male college students with obesity.MethodsThe interview data were collected from nine male students and analyzed by using descriptive phenomenology of Colaizzi. The procedural steps described the phenomenon of interest, collected participants' descriptions of the phenomenon, extracted the meaning of significant statements, organized the meanings into clusters, wrote exhaustive descriptions, and then incorporated data into an exhaustive description.ResultsThe findings in 246 restatements, 47 constructed meanings, 31 themes, eight theme clusters, and four categories were deduced. The four categories were “Uneasiness at interpersonal relationships”, “Developing durability in dieting strategies”, “Practicing healthy diets based on information”, and “Perceived on healthy diets as a whole health support strategies”.ConclusionThis study described experiences in healthy dieting of male college students who were discharged from military services. These findings have important implications for understanding healthy dieting in young men and must be considered in developing health promotion in youth.

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“…To measure fatness, body mass index (BMI) proposed by World Health Organization was applied [17] . So, the participants were male college students with a BMI range > 25 kg/m 2 .…”

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Experiences in Healthy Dieting of Male College Students with Obesity in Korea

Kim

2015

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

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“…Lack of physical activity (PA) combined with increased intake of an unhealthy diet with a high caloric value negatively affects body composition and health status [ 3 ]. A consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle is an increased amount of adipose tissue, which can influence body composition and cardiovascular status [ 4 ]. A high amount of adipose tissue is associated with higher inflammation, which in turn, may negatively affect the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders as well as inhibit the formation of new neurons [ 5 – 7 ].…”

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The effect of physical activity intervention and nutritional habits on anthropometric measures in elementary school children: the health oriented pedagogical project (HOPP)

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Background Overweight and obesity are a burden of the modern world that requires urgent action. Prevention has proven to be efficient in the fight against overweight and obesity. As many children gain excessive weight at an early age, intervention during school years are important. While daily physical activity (PA) is known to have an influence on overweight and obesity prevention, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including dietary habits, should not be underestimated. The aim of this study was to assess how a combination of daily PA and healthy/unhealthy diet affect the anthropometric measures of 4th graders in Norway. Methods The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) is a longitudinal intervention in primary school children, which includes increased amount of daily physical activity during teaching– active learning. Assessed were weight, muscle and bone mass, as well as fat mass, using a bio-impedance Tanita scale. A dietary survey, Ungkost 2000, with 18 multiple-choice questions was used to evaluate the overall nutrition characteristics of the children. Results Between 2015 and 2018, a total of 917 (intervention group n = 614, control group n = 303) 4th graders from nine different schools from the south–east part of Norway participated. We observed that daily PA and a regular healthy diet increases—while an unhealthy diet decreases—muscle and bone mass despite daily PA. Daily PA appears to counteract some of the effects of an unhealthy diet on weight and fat mass. In addition, daily PA and a regular intake of fruits and berries lowers weight and fat mass in children with overweight. Conclusion Combination of daily 45-minute of PA and a healthy diet leads to reductions in body weight and incease in muscle and bone mass in elementary school children.

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Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Characteristics Among Female University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Coman,

Adam,

Gheorghe

et al. 2024

Balneo and PRM Research Journal

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Obesity and body composition are crucial indicators of health, especially among young adults whose lifestyle changes during university years can impact physical well-being. This study examines obesity levels and body composition parameters in female university students, hypothesizing that they exhibit elevated body fat percentages compared to health standards, likely due to a sedentary lifestyle. A secondary hypothesis posits a correlation between physical activity levels and body composition, anticipating higher fat mass in students with low physical activity levels. The study included 258 female students, aged 18-23, from seven faculties at the University "Dunărea de Jos" of Galați. Body composition metrics, such as total body water, protein, minerals, body fat mass, skeletal muscle mass, and BMI, were assessed using the InBody 720 (Biospace, Korea). Cardiovascular fitness was evaluated through the Ruffier Test, a widely accepted measure in Europe. SPSS 26 software was used for statistical analysis, applying Skewness and Kurtosis to assess data distribution, while Pearson correlation evaluated relationships between physical activity and body composition. The analysis revealed a significant trend toward elevated fat mass and obesity indicators. The average body fat mass was 32.3%, substantially above the healthy standard of 23%, and 52.3% of participants were classified as having excessive body fat. BMI showed 38% of students in the overweight or obese range. Waist-to-hip ratios highlighted prevalent central adiposity, with a mean of 0.918, exceeding recommended limits for women. A positive correlation was found between lower physical activity and increased fat mass, supporting Hypothesis 2. Findings indicate a high prevalence of obesity-related parameters among female university students, likely linked to lifestyle changes. These results emphasize the importance of health promotion efforts to encourage physical activity and healthy habits in this population, suggesting a role for bioelectrical impedance analysis as a valuable tool in university health assessmentsy.

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Experiences of Health Related Lifestyles in High Body Fat but Non-obese Female College Students in Korea

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Experiences in Healthy Dieting of Male College Students with Obesity in Korea

Experiences in Healthy Dieting of Male College Students with Obesity in Korea

The effect of physical activity intervention and nutritional habits on anthropometric measures in elementary school children: the health oriented pedagogical project (HOPP)

Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Characteristics Among Female University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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