Connecting the Dots: A Study to Determine the Differences in Diet Quality of Exercising and Non-Exercising Obese, Overweight, Normal Weight, and Underweight Male and Female College Age Individuals
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine differences in diet quality of exercising and non-exercising obese, overweight, normal weight, and underweight male and female college age individuals.Demographic, body measures, physical activity, and dietary data of college age individuals 18 to 25 years old were collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database.A 2X2X4 factorial ANOVA using gender, physical activity status, and BMI respectively was performed to analyze the variables effect on diet quality.Numerous significant differences in dietary data existed between male and female college age individuals, mainly from increased nutrient intake.A significant difference in individual's opinion of their diet health existed between weight statuses, although very little difference existed between actual dietary patterns.Overall, all groups had diets well below recommendations in fiber, fruit, and vegetable consumption, and well above sodium and saturated fat recommendations.While significant differences exist between gender, weight status, and physical activity status of college age individuals, the diet quality of each group remains equally poor.Future health interventions and initiatives should focus on college age individuals and the unique circumstances affecting the quality of their diet.iii v Reduced Risk of Diabetes…………………………………………………………..27 Obesity Defined…………………………………………………………………….27 Maintenance of a Healthy Weight..……………………………………...................28 Weight Loss Mechanism……………………………………………………………29 How is Quality of Diet Measured?....................
Author: Brian W. Warren
Institution: Kent State University
Language: English
Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2610810277