Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Association with Risk Factors in Secondary School Children in Croatia DOI Creative Commons
Antonela Matana,

Helena Krajinović

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(12), С. 1464 - 1464

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024

Background: Childhood and adolescent overweight obesity represent significant global health concerns. The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence associations some potential risk factors with among Croatian adolescents aged 15 18. Methods: This cross-sectional included 344 secondary school students from Croatia’s Mediterranean region, data collected through an anonymous questionnaire. questionnaire gathered sociodemographic information, adherence diet both children their parents, children’s dietary habits physical activity levels. Results: Weight status revealed that 2.6% participants were underweight, 82% had normal weight, 11% overweight, 4.4% classified as obese. results indicated boys (p < 0.001), who skip breakfast = 0.031), those less active lifestyles compared peers whose mothers have a higher BMI smaller families 0.034) are at greater being or Conclusions: provides valuable insights into associated in age group, which can support development targeted strategies for population.

Язык: Английский

The Relationship Between Motivation for Physical Activity, Physical Activity Level, and Body Mass Index for University Students DOI Creative Commons
Ştefan Alecu, Gheorghe Adrian Onea, Dana Bădău

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Sports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(4), С. 96 - 96

Опубликована: Март 25, 2025

The object of the study was to identify relationship between motivation for physical activity, activity index (PAI), and body mass (BMI) a sample university students, taking into consideration gender difference. subjects were 813 (340 men 473 women), age range participants varied 18 25 years. RM 4-FM (Motivation Physical Activity Exercise) PAI online questionnaires applied measure level. study’s novelty focused on analyzing how intrinsic extrinsic interact correlate BMI levels (PAI). Regarding gender, we approached identification motivational differences level students from non-sports faculties relevant aspects promoting proactive behaviors. Results revealed significant differences: had higher (53.48 ± 28.11) than women (36.67 23.92, p < 0.01); (23.25 vs. 21.69, 0.01). Cohen’s value RAI 4-FM, BMI, > 0.5, indicating large effect size. analysis presents unique perspective interactions psychological factors, motivation, characteristics, providing insight developing strategies improve promote lifestyle.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Association with Risk Factors in Secondary School Children in Croatia DOI Creative Commons
Antonela Matana,

Helena Krajinović

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(12), С. 1464 - 1464

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024

Background: Childhood and adolescent overweight obesity represent significant global health concerns. The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence associations some potential risk factors with among Croatian adolescents aged 15 18. Methods: This cross-sectional included 344 secondary school students from Croatia’s Mediterranean region, data collected through an anonymous questionnaire. questionnaire gathered sociodemographic information, adherence diet both children their parents, children’s dietary habits physical activity levels. Results: Weight status revealed that 2.6% participants were underweight, 82% had normal weight, 11% overweight, 4.4% classified as obese. results indicated boys (p < 0.001), who skip breakfast = 0.031), those less active lifestyles compared peers whose mothers have a higher BMI smaller families 0.034) are at greater being or Conclusions: provides valuable insights into associated in age group, which can support development targeted strategies for population.

Язык: Английский

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