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Demographic variables versus physical activity level of the Naleczow Health Resort visitors

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Pocztarska A., Bergier J.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2015

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tom 09

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nr 4

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Female students at higher educational institutions in Ukraine and their level of physical activity

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Tsos A., Kasarda O., Pantik V.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2017

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tom 11

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nr 3

Background. Physical activity is a vital component of one’s lifestyle. Therefore, it should be properly diagnosed in students, the future social elites. Material and methods. The study was conducted in 2013 and involved 308 students of Lesya Ukrainka East European National University in Lutsk. The research method was an International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-S) supplemented with own questions. Results. The study has shown that only 4.5% of Ukrainian students demonstrate a high level of physical activity, 22.1% − average and as many as 73.4% − low. The course of study is not relevant to one’s level of physical activity. Further, it turns out that in subsequent years of study, there is a visible increase in the number of females demonstrating low physical activity. Finally, students from large cities as well as those living in private houses show a higher level of activity. Conclusions. The knowledge on physical activity in students should be taken into account in the didactic process at university.

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Factors influencing level of physical activity among female students from the Visegrad countries

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Niznikowska E., Bergier J., Bergier B., Acs P., Junger J., Salonna F.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2019

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tom 13

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nr 1

Background. Our study aims to illustrate the diversity in levels of physical activity among female students from the Visegrad countries (V4), in four domains: job-related activity, transportation physical activity, housework, house maintenance, and caring for family, as well as recreation, sport, and leisure-time physical activity. These domains were correlated with factors including: BMI, field of study, physical fitness self-assessment and amount of leisure time. Material and methods. In total 1,169 female students from V4 countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland were involved in the study. In terms of conducting the study, the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire IPAQ, was utilised. Results. Female students from the V4 countries were characterized by moderate (47.5%) and high (43.7%) levels of physical activity, and the WHO recommendations on health-related quality of life were fulfilled in more than 80% of the respondents. Conclusions. Analysis showed statistically significant differences in BMI, where underweight students (59.3%) demonstrated a moderate level of physical activity. The physical fitness selfassessment of female students from the V4 countries shows significant differences in their level of physical activity in all analysed areas and indicates that field of study as well as their amount of leisure time do not notably affect their level of physical activity.

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Physical activity levels of adults in two counties of Hungary in view of sociodemographic inequalities

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Makai A., Fuge K., Breitenbach Z., Figler M.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2016

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tom 10

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nr 3

Background. Decreased physical activity (PA), sedentary lifestyle and inappropriate dietary habits have been observed in modern societies in the past decades. Material and methods. Data were collected in summer, 2014. The representative (by age & gender) sample consisted of 910 adults. The research (entitled “E-Harmónia”) was carried out in two Hungarian counties, Baranya and Zala. We developed a tablet-based survey to examine PA using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire and collected anthropometric data with body composition monitors. Data analysis was carried out with SPSS 22.0 for Windows. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results. The sample size of adult participants was 910, their mean age was 43.2±14.4 years. We examined the level of physical activity in view of sociodemographic inequalities, like gender, age, education, marital status, employment form. Women and aged and young people were found to do carry out significantly less leisure time PA (p<0.05). Furthermore, we found significant relationship in PA and education level, age and employment form of the adults (p<0.001). Conclusions. In the present study according to the IPAQ questionnaires results we found significant differences in physical activity level and sociodemographic parameters, which helps to identify different risk groups to increase the effectiveness of phyisical activity interventions.

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Relationship between diet and physical activity level in adolescents from post-grammar schools

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Dmitruk A., Kunicka I., Poplawska H., Holub W.

Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny

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2016

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tom 67

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nr 1

Introduction. Appropriate diet and physical activity are vital determinants of psychophysical development in children and adolescents. Objective. The aim of the study was to analyse an association between dietary habits and physical activity levels of adolescents from post-grammar schools. Material and methods. The study included 110 girls and 65 boys between 16 and 19 years of age from two post-grammar schools in Biała Podlaska in Poland. They were subjected to a diagnostic survey providing information on their diet (number of meals a day, their regularity, frequency of bread, dairy, meat, fish, sweet, fruit, vegetable and fast food consumption, preferred ways of food processing). Physical activity levels were determined with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Based on these data, the respondents were stratified to high, moderate and low physical activity groups. Due to small number of participants presenting with low physical activity levels, we did not include this group in further analyses. The significance of differences in the dietary habits of adolescents presenting with high and moderate physical activity levels was verified with the χ2 test. Results. Most girls and boys presented with high levels of physical activity. However, we did not find an evident relationship between dietary habits and physical activity levels. Girls from high and moderate physical activity groups differed solely in terms of the number of daily meals, frequency of meat and sweet consumption, and significant intergroup differences observed among boys pertained to the frequencies of whole-wheat bread, meat and fast food consumption. The abovementioned food products were consumed more often by girls and boys presenting with high physical activity levels. Conclusions. The dietary mistakes observed in physically active adolescents from post-secondary schools justify intensification of their dietary education programs.

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Total antioxidant capacity and its dietary sources and seasonal variability in diets of women with different physical activity levels

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Czlapka-Matyasik M., Ast K.

Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

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2014

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tom 64

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nr 4

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Physical activity level of the youth in selected countries of the world

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Wasilewska M.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2015

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tom 09

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nr 3

Physical activity is one of the most important elements of a healthy lifestyle, and its lack or insufficient amounts can lead to serious health disorders. There are many adult diseases which are associated with the behaviour, lifestyle during puberty, including physical inactivity. It was therefore decided in this study to present the physical activity of young people from six countries in the world in the context of different variables. The following countries: Brazil, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway and Nepal were selected for comparison. Although all studies used the same standardized research tool, ie. the International Physical Activity Questionnaire IPAQ, in the course of analysis, the authors encountered difficulties with comparability, associated with the usage of various methods and data processing, which could result in different or reduced comparability. Consequently, it was decided not to make a detailed comparative analysis of individual research results and the presentation of the key conclusions brought about selected studies worldwide. Analyses of studies which have been conducted in different cultural contexts, confirm once again the thesis of the decline in physical activity levels with age for both girls and boys. Gender quite substantially differentiated physical efforts in adolescents. Girls at the age of adolescence are less physically active than boys. It was also noted that the increase of sedentary behaviour among children and adolescents and their disastrous consequences have an impact on the health and life in this age group, the studies of sedentary lifestyle have become a very important subject of many studies. Girls are still “more sedentary” than boys. Many authors, in order to ensure the reliability and relevance of their research, complied with the objective instrument eg. accelerometer or metabolic analyzer.

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Physical activity levels and screen-based activities in Macedonian school-aged children and young adolescents: an important public health priority

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Simovska V., Jakimoska-Jordanoska R., Simovski A.

Health Problems of Civilization

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2017

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tom 11

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nr 3

Background. A wide range of studies have confirmed that insufficient physical activity levels and screen-based activities are key risk factors for overweight and obesity, chronic conditions and significant noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). More than 80% of the world’s adolescent population is insufficiently physically active. The objectives of our cross-section study were to estimate the level of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in school-aged children and young adolescents and a significant correlation between two groups, physically active and inactive groups, and overweight and obesity development. Material and methods. The sample size involved 400 randomly selected children and adolescent from 14 to 18 years old. The International Questionnaire for assessment of Physical Activity (IPAQ-F) was used to monitor physical activity levels and screen-based activities. The statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test and Logistic regression analysis using SPSS Statistics17.0. Results. There was a significant difference in vigorous and moderate intensity physical activity between two groups. Screen-based activities exerted the highest influence on the development of childhood obesity. However, the unhealthy nutrition had a significant impact on obesity in school-aged children (14-15 years old), much more than vigorous and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Conclusions. The prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescent require system-level approaches that would include the skills of sports physicians, registered dieticians/nutritionists, and sports coaches. They also need consistent and integrated messages and environmental support across all sectors of society, especially educational sector.

Ograniczanie wyników

Demographic variables versus physical activity level of the Naleczow Health Resort visitors

Female students at higher educational institutions in Ukraine and their level of physical activity

Factors influencing level of physical activity among female students from the Visegrad countries

Physical activity levels of adults in two counties of Hungary in view of sociodemographic inequalities

Relationship between diet and physical activity level in adolescents from post-grammar schools

Total antioxidant capacity and its dietary sources and seasonal variability in diets of women with different physical activity levels

Physical activity level of the youth in selected countries of the world

Physical activity levels and screen-based activities in Macedonian school-aged children and young adolescents: an important public health priority