Associations of dietary intake, eating behavior and physical activity level with body weight status among adolescents in Putrajaya

Che Noh, Nur Syairah (2015) Associations of dietary intake, eating behavior and physical activity level with body weight status among adolescents in Putrajaya. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Obesity is one of the major public health problems worldwide and it is a common nutritional problem among children and adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the associations between dietary intake, physical activity level and eating behavior with body weight status among secondary school students in SMK Putrajaya Presint 16(1 ). Respondents completed a self-administered questionnaire including measures of socio demographic data. Dietary intakes were measured using 24-hour diet recall and total energy and macronutrients were compared with Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) value. Physical activity level was assessed using Physical Activity Questionnaire for adolescent (PAQ-A) and eating behavior was assessed using Eating Behavior Questionnaire (EBQ). Body weight and height were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. A total of 180 respondents aged 14-16 years old with equal number of male and female participated in this study. Majority of respondents (97.2%) were Malays and the household income ranged from RM 800-RM 24000. The mean of total energy intake for 14 and 16 years old were 2118±605 kcal and 2179±593 kcal, respectively. Majority (77.2%) of the respondents skipped meals 2-3 times/week, snacked between meals (91.1 % ) and having moderate physical activity level (53.9%). The prevalence of overweight and obesity (27.2%) was about four times than the underweight (6.1 %). Energy intake (r=0.229,p<0.05) and fast food consumption (r=0.156,p<0.05) were positively correlated with BMI while snacking behaviors was inversely correlated with BMI (r=-0.171,p<0.05).There is significant association between type of dietary practices and body weight status (p<0.05). However, socio-demographic status , meal skipping behaviors, eating companion and physical activity level were not associated with body weight status. Body weight status was associated with energy intake, snacking, fast food consumption and types of dietary practices. Thus, promoting healthy eating practices and have physically active lifestyle should be emphasised among adolescents to achieve healthy body weight.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2022 06:51
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2022 06:51
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/219

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