Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The current research was done to compare the body composition variables of middle-aged adults living in Patiala city. Body composition is one of the primary factors that predetermine overall health, which has an impact on physical fitness, metabolic efficiency and risk of disease. The variables were analyzed such as protein level, percentage of body water, percentage of fat, waist-hip ratio, height and skeletal mass. One hundred participants (50 men and 50 women) aged between 35 and 50 years were chosen by a simple random sampling method. A Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer (BIA), tape and stadiometer were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using statistical methods which included mean, standard deviation and independent t-test. The results indicated that there were very significant variations in fat percentage, skeletal mass, and waist-hip ratio among the male and female respondents. The research sheds light on the essence of a balanced body composition in the healthy state and offers practical information to fitness professionals and health practitioners.
Authors: Rishi Kumar, Dr. Nishan Singh Deol
Institution: Punjabi University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7217606385