Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity | 卷:11 |
Physical activity patterns and dietary habits of undergraduate students | |
DANIEL AFRIFA1  MONDAY OMONIYI MOSES1  ISAAC KWAKU ACHEAMPONG1  WINIFRED MENSAH1  EBENEZER ESSAW1  LEMUEL OWUSU1  | |
[1] Department of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; | |
关键词: exercise; nutrition; health behaviour; obesity; gender; public health; | |
DOI : 10.29359/BJHPA.11.1.12 | |
来源: DOAJ |
【 摘 要 】
Background:Data about physical activity report card for Ghanaian children and youth are available but reports on physical activity patterns and dietary habits of undergraduates are scarce. Material and methods:This cross-sectional study sampled 278 participants (161 males, 117 females, mean age = 20.73 ± 1.72 years). Blood pressure, heart rate, physical activity patterns and dietary habits were measured. Results:Most (83.1%) of the sample predominantly engaged in household activities. Time spent on treadmill/ cycling activities is significantly higher in females than males (P = 0.018). Day/week for high intensity sports was higher in males (P = 0.005), while household work was significantly higher in females (P = 0.032). Few people observed breakfast. There was poor consumption of soft drinks, vegetables, fresh fruits, dairy products, fast-foods, fried foods, and cake/biscuit twice/three times a week; 70.3% seldom consumed energy drinks; 49.8% ate the main meal daily. Males significantly had higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) (P = 0.014) and consumed fried foods habitually more often than females (P = 0.026).Conclusions:Participants mainly involved in low physical activities and consumed less than recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables per week. Proactive and regular health-enhancing physical activity interventions would stimulate participation and healthy dietary habits of university students.
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