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Gender Differences In Body Mass Index And Physical Activity Of Students Of The University Of Tuzla, Almir Atikovic, Sanjin Hodzic, Jasmin Bilalic, Jasmin Mehinovic, Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic, Edin Mujanovic, Alen Kapidzic
Gender Differences In Body Mass Index And Physical Activity Of Students Of The University Of Tuzla, Almir Atikovic, Sanjin Hodzic, Jasmin Bilalic, Jasmin Mehinovic, Amra Nozinovic Mujanovic, Edin Mujanovic, Alen Kapidzic
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This study was carried out among undergraduate students at the University of Tuzla (Bosna and Herzegovina) with the objective of examining gender differences in the body mass index (BMI) and the level of Physical Activity (PA) among respondents. Material/Methods: This study was conducted to: determine the body mass index (BMI) and the average weekly number of hours of sport activity in the last six months (PA). A research sample was made of female students (n = 330) in the chronological age of 19.3+1.5 yrs, 60.7%, and of male students (n = 213) in the chronological age of 20.0+1.8 yrs, …
The Effects Of The Body Mass Index On The Physical Function And The Quality Of Life In The Elderly, Raziye Şavkın, Gökhan Bayrak, Nihal Büker
The Effects Of The Body Mass Index On The Physical Function And The Quality Of Life In The Elderly, Raziye Şavkın, Gökhan Bayrak, Nihal Büker
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: As in all age groups, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is gradually increasing in the elderly. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the body mass index (BMI) on the physical function and the overall quality of life in the elderly. Materials and methods: 265 community-dwelling older adults (131 women and 134 men) were included. BMI, grip strength (hand-held dynamometer), physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery, SPPB) and overall quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) were assessed. Results: 265 older adults were divided into three groups: normal (n=66), overweight (n=116), obese (n=83). SPPS and WHOQOL-BREF psychological …