Body Weight and Its Association With Weight Perception, Eating Problems and Physical Activity in University Students
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to explore the relationship between body mass index and weight perception, eating problems and physical activity in university students.Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out amongst undergraduate students n= 491 from a state university. The Eating Attitudes Test, International Physical Activity Questionnaire and a demographic information form were utilized for data collection. The descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA test and chi-square test were adjusted for data analysis. Results: 21% of the students were overweight. Weight perception, weight control behaviours, life satisfaction and eating attitudes differed among underweight, normal-weight, and overweight students p < 0.05 . Conclusion: The overweight students were at an increased risk of weight misperception, weight loss efforts, life dissatisfaction and eating problems. Prevention efforts should focus on improving eating patterns, physical activity and mental health among students
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ÜNIVERSITE ÖĞRENCILERINDE VÜCUT AĞIRLIĞININ KILO ALGISI, YEME PROBLEMLERI VE FIZIKSEL AKTIVITE ILE ILIŞKISI
Abstract
Amaç: Üniversite öğrencilerinde vücut kitle indeksi ile kilo algısı, yeme problemleri ve fiziksel aktivite arasındaki ilişkiyi açıklamaktır.Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel ve tanımlayıcı bu çalışma, bir devlet üniversitesindeki öğrenciler n=491 ile yürütülmüştür. Veri toplamak için Yeme Tutum Testi, Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği, ve demografik bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Veri analizi için tanımlayıcı istatistikler, bağımsız gruplarda t- testi, tek yönlü anova testi ve kikare testi kullanılmıştır.Bulgular: Öğrencilerin %21’i fazla kilolu idi. Düşük kilolu, normal kilolu ve fazla kilolu öğrenciler arasında kilo algısı, kilo kontrol davranışları, yaşam memnuniyeti ve yeme tutumları bakımından fark bulunmuştur p < 0.05 .Sonuç: Fazla kilolu öğrenciler yanlış kilo algısı, kilo verme çabası, yaşam memnuniyetsizliği ve yeme problemleri bakımından daha risklidir. Koruyucu çabalar öğrenciler arasında yeme biçimini, fiziksel aktiviteyi ve mental sağlığı geliştirmeye odaklanmalıdır
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- Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity and its associated factors among a sample of university students in India. Obes Res Clin Pract 2014;8:e558-70. [CrossRef]
- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Department of Public Health.2013. Turkey Healthy Eating and Active Life Program. Yayın No: 773, Ankara. http://beslenme.gov.tr/content/files/files/home/ turkiye_sagliklibeslenme_ve hareketli_hayat_programi. Pdf.
- Cilliers J, Senekal M, Kunneke E. The association between the body mass index of first-year female university students and their weight- related perceptions and practices, psychological health, physical activity and other physical health indicators. Public Health Nutr 2006; 9: 234–43.
- Gerke CK, Mazzeo SE, Stern M, Palmberg AA, Evans RK. The stress process and eating pathology among racially diverse adolescents seeking treatment for obesity. J Pediatr Psychol 2013;38:785-93. [CrossRef]
- Kurdak H, Bozdemir N, Saatci E, Ozturk P, Ozcan S, Akpinar E. Self- perceived body weight status and weight-control behaviors of high school students in a southern city of Turkey Coll Antropol. 2010;34:1295-302.
- Witherspoon D, Lata L, Wang Y, Black MM. Do depression, self- esteem, body-esteem, and eating attitudes vary by BMI among African American adolescents? J Pediatr Psychol 2013; 38:1112–20. [CrossRef]
- Desai MN, Miller WC, Staples B, Bravender T. Risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in college students. J Am Coll Health 2008;57:109-14. [CrossRef]
- Erermiş S, Cetin N, Tamar M, Bukusoglu N, Akdeniz F, Goksen D. Is obesity a risk factor for psychopathology among adolescents? Pediatr Int 2004;46:296–301. [CrossRef]
- Turkish Statistical Institute. 2014. New Bulletin. World population day, 2014. http://www.tuik.gov.tr/HbPrint.do?id= 15975.
- Turkish Higher Education System. 2014. Turkish Higher Education Statistics. https://istatistik.yok.gov.tr/
- Etikan I, Musa SA, Alkassim RS. Comparison of convenience sampling and purposive sampling. American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics 2016; 5: 1-4. [CrossRef]
- Savaşır I, Erol N. Eating attitudes test: the index of symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Turkish J Psychology 1989; 7:19-25.
- Öztürk, M. A research on reliability and validity of international physical activity questionnaire and determination of physical activity level in university students. 2005; Master dissertation. Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.
- Gunes FE, Bekiroglu N, Imeryuz N Agirbasli M. Relation between eating habits and a high body mass index among freshman students: a cross-sectional study. J Am Coll Nutr 2012;31:167-74.
- Rakıcıoglu N, Akal YE. Energy and nutrient intake and food patterns among Turkish university students. Nutr Res Pract 2011;5: 117-23. [CrossRef]
- Carpenter CL, Yan E, Chen S, Hong K, Arechiga A, Kim WS, et al. Body fat and body-mass index among a multiethnic sample of college- age men and women. J Obes 2013; 790654. [CrossRef]
- Brunt A, Rhee Y, Zhong L. Differences in dietary patterns among college students according to body mass index. J Am Coll Health 2008;56:629-34. [CrossRef]
- Wardle J, Haase AM, Steptoe A. Body image and weight control in young adults: international comparisons in university students from 22 countries. Int J Obes 2006;30:644–51. [CrossRef]
- Ansari WE, Clausen SV, Mabhala A, Stock C. How do I look? body image perceptions among university students from England and Denmark. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2010;7:583-95. [CrossRef]
- Sirang Z, Bashir HH, Jalil B, Khan SH, Hussain SA, Baig A, et al. Weight patterns and perceptions among female university students of Karachi: a cross sectional study. BMC Public Health 2013;13:230. [CrossRef]
- Mendez-Hernandez P, Dosamantes-Carrasco D, Lamure M, López- Loyo P, Hernández-Palafox C, Pineda-Pérez D, et al. Weight-loss practices among university students in Mexico. Int J Public Health 2010;55:221–5. [CrossRef]
- Kim MJ, Lim YR, Kwak HK. Dietary behaviors and body image recognition of college students according to the self-rated health condition. Nutr Res Pract 2008;2:107-13. [CrossRef]
- Coccia, C, Darling CA, Rehm M, Cui M, Sathe SK. Adolescent health, stress and life satisfaction: the paradox of indulgent parenting. Stress Health 2012;28:211-21. [CrossRef]
- Forste R, Moore E. Adolescent obesity and life satisfaction: Perceptions of self, peers, family, and school. Econ Hum Biol 2012;10:385–94. [CrossRef]
- Musaiger AO, Al-Mannai M, Tayyem R, Al-Lalla O, Ali EY, Kalam F, et al. Risk of disordered eating attitudes among adolescents in seven Arab countries by gender and obesity: A cross-cultural study. Appetite, 2013;60:162-7. [CrossRef]
- Bilali A, Galanis P, Velonakis E, Katostaras T. Factors associated with abnormal eating attitudes among Greek adolescents. J Nutr Educ Behav 2010;42:292-8. [CrossRef]
- Goldschmidt AB, Aspen VP, Sinton MM, Tanofsky-Kraff M, Wilfley DE. Disordered eating attitudes and behaviors in overweight youth. Obesity 2008;16:257–64. [CrossRef]
- Kimm SYS, Glynn NW, Obarzanek E, Kriska AM, Daniels SR, Barton BA, et al. Relation between the changes in physical activity and body- mass index during adolescence: a multicentre longitudinal study. Lancet. 2005; 366: 301–7. [CrossRef]
- Pahkala K, Hernelahti M, Heinonen OJ, Raittinen P, Hakanen M, Lagström H, et al. Body mass index, fitness and physical activity from childhood through adolescence. Br J Sports Med 2013; 47: 71–7. [CrossRef]
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| Primary Language | Turkish |
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| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Publication Date | June 1, 2019 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2019Issue: 2 |