BMI OF FEMALE STUDENTS NEWLY ENROLLED AT TODOR KABLESHKOV UNIVERSITY OF TRANSPORT
Journal Title: Sport Mont - Year 2014, Vol 0, Issue 40
Abstract
Introduction: The paper presents the results of a study where besides using the conventional anthropometry, the individual Body Mass Index (BMI) or Ketle Index was calculated. Being established in the mid-nineteenth century, Ketle Index gained wide popularity in the 1950s and 1960s when the problem of obesity in the developed countries acquire serious levels. The aim was to prove the relationship between anthropometric parameters and Body Mass Index as well as the possible health risks of the individual. Methods: The study was carried out on 78 first-year female students at the Todor Kableshkov University of Transport (VTU). The indicators examined were: height, weight, skin fold, waist circumference and BMI. Descriptive statistics was used with data processing and different methods were applied to establish the anthropometric parameters: Body Mass Index or Kettle Index; quantitative subcutaneous fat according to the method developed by Deurenberg; comparative analysis of the link between waist circumference; BMI and the state of the individual’s body. Results: The study showed that the average BMI for the entire group of students was 23.1 and subcutaneous fat of 26.6% respectively. Nearly 10% of those being examined are overweight combining high levels of subcutaneous fat and waist circumference, which is a prerequisite for increased risk of disease. Discussion: In the academic year 2011/2012 a study of anthropometric indicators of the newly-enrolled female students was carried out at the Todor Kableshkov University of Transport (VTU). In compliance with some studies (Popov, 1969) a slight increase of size and weight is observed with increasing the age of women during the time of study at university while according to others (Karapetrov, 1978) changes in anthropometric indicators are reported to a later age. According to the research related to introduction of Euro fit tests, BMI as an indicator of general health of the body works in combination with the coefficients of subcutaneous fat (skin fold) and the waist/hips ratio. With big values of the three variables, there are high health risks for individuals. According to some studies (Bjorntorp, 1992), the abdomen fat leads to a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes than the fats in other parts of the body. The considerable part of participants in this study had normal weight but with a tendency of its increasing that could result in bad condition of the organism. Using the advantages of physical education, it is largely possible to correct most of negative results obtained through the study, especially in relation to obesity and waist circumference. References: Deurenberg P, Westrate JA, Seidell JC (1991). Br J Nutr., 65(2),105-14. Bjorntorp P (1992). J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, 8S, 26-8.
Authors and Affiliations
Diana Peeva, Krassimir Petkov
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP193163
- DOI -
- Views 63
- Downloads 0
Application of Emotional Branding Strategy in the Model Development of Sports Brand of The Bottled Water Market
The new economy has brought new meaning to the brand, which is characterized by a brand, but also has a human touch, turning into an emotional brand. Alternative branding strategies put emphasis on brand experience in te...
UTICAJ 6-MESEČNOG PROGRAMA TRČANJA NA IZDRŽLJIVOST I PARAMETRE AEROBNE EFIKASNOSTI KOD ODRASLIH LJUDI
Preventing a decrease in aerobic capacity in middle age and later through regular physical activity, is the key task of preventive gerontology. The study aimed to establish the effect of a complex, 24-week recreational r...
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND SPECIFIC MOTOR SKILLS OF MONTENEGRIN HANDBALL PLAYERS CONTINENTAL REGIONS AGED 14-15 YEARS
The main objective of this study was to determine the differences in the general motor and specific-motor skills of young handball players. Handball is one of the most popular sports in Montenegro. Given that Montenegro...
DISCRIMINATIVE ANALYSIS OF TESTS FOR EVALUATING SITUATIONMOTORIC ABILITIES BETWEEN TWO GROUPS OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS SELECTED BY THE TEST OF SOCIOMETRY
Determining differences between the two groups of basketball players selected with the modified sociometric test (Paranosić and Lazarević) in some tests for assessing situation-motor skills, was the aim of this work. The...
EXAMINATION OF ACHIEVEMENT RELATIONS AND MOTIVATION OF 7th GRADE STUDENTS FOR INVOLVEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
The relations of students achievement and motivation for involvement in PE classes were examined in a sample of 247 seventh-grade elementary school students of both sexes. The independent variables in the study were: sex...