2024, Vol. 11, Issue 5, Part E
Youth obesity, lifestyle and cognitive function: A comprehensive study
Author(s): Bhavi Desai, Shreya Parmar, Dhanashree De, Dharmishtha Parmar and Dr. Himani Dave
Abstract:Background and Purpose: Obesity is very common yet very mystifying domain. Various links intertwine with obesity which are yet to be established. The purpose of this study is to make an effort at understanding of these correlations. Here we interlink and comprehend a few of these components in a very systematic manner.
Material and Methodology: After getting the consent of a total of 80 willing participants consisting of both the gender as well as with the age criteria of 18-30 years participated in this study. A brief, structured questionnaire including demographic data, anthropometric measures were used.
Result: The total number of participants being 80 where male participants make 34% and female participants make 66%. Mean age is 22.68, mean BMI is 32.99 and mean WHR is 0.812. 38% find themselves fit, 87% wish to lose weight. 68% sleep for 7-8 hours where as 31% have sleeping issues. 31% also face musculoskeletal pain however 17% have pain interruption there ADL. 54% have self-perception that interferes in there social life and 28% are worried about their appearance. 31% have difficulty in remembering when the go from one part of the house to another. 24% feel indecisive. 41% have late night snacks/ meals. 35% exercise daily and 12% use diet pills.
Conclusion: Result of this study concludes that self-perception of obese populus recognise themselves as fat, however not many wish to lose weight. There is also significant co-relation between obese people negative self-perception of themselves and it is affecting their social life. There is also association between obesity and self-perception where more than half of the participants get good sleep but a handful of them have sleep issues. It can also be seen that an iota has muscular pain but a few have pain affecting their daily life. Almost a quarter feeling indecisive and some forget going from one place to another. There is significant positive co-relation between obesity and late-night snacks. In this study, there is also consideration of a few individuals who opt for easier options such as particular products to lose weight.
DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2024.v11.i5e.3534Pages: 310-314 | 77 Views 31 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
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Bhavi Desai, Shreya Parmar, Dhanashree De, Dharmishtha Parmar, Dr. Himani Dave.
Youth obesity, lifestyle and cognitive function: A comprehensive study. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2024;11(5):310-314. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2024.v11.i5e.3534