目的:不同动作水平视角下观察幼儿身体素质、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)的特点,为幼儿身体活动方案制订、幼儿体质健康评价提供参考。方法:1)随机抽选281名幼儿,按年龄分为大班(男69人、女68人)、中班(男71人、女73人);2)通过TG...目的:不同动作水平视角下观察幼儿身体素质、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)的特点,为幼儿身体活动方案制订、幼儿体质健康评价提供参考。方法:1)随机抽选281名幼儿,按年龄分为大班(男69人、女68人)、中班(男71人、女73人);2)通过TGMD-2粗大动作测试系统,将幼儿原始分依据年龄、性别转化成标准分,遵照等级换算标准,划分为非常差、差、低于一般、一般及高于一般5个动作等级。依据国民体质监测(幼儿部分)内容,对幼儿速度、灵敏及平衡等素质进行评价,测量幼儿身高与体质量并计算相应的BMI值。结果:1)身体素质方面,性别之间无显著差异,但大班幼儿得分显著高于中班(P<0.01);幼儿动作能力与身体素质存在高度正相关,动作等级越高,身体素质得分越高;2)BMI方面,年龄之间没有显著差异,但男幼BMI值显著高于女幼(P<0.01);BMI整体得分与动作能力存在显著负相关,以位移相关居多;低动作水平男幼出现BMI超标。结论:1)动作能力与身体素质存在显著正相关,可将动作发展作为身体活动方案制订的依据,动作评估作为幼儿身体素质测试的补充内容;2)动作能力与BMI总体得分存在显著负相关,其中位移动作对健康体质量保持及BMI水平预测具有重要影响。展开更多
Background: The present study was planned to investigate the level of cholesterol in obese/non-obese (normal) individuals according to their body mass index (BMI) and age in different population residing in Karachi. A...Background: The present study was planned to investigate the level of cholesterol in obese/non-obese (normal) individuals according to their body mass index (BMI) and age in different population residing in Karachi. Aim: Comparison of serum cholesterol values of obese with normal subjects and comparison of BMI of obese and normal individuals. Methods: Selection of obese subjects was according to the WHO (1998) criteria. A total of 40 subjects 18 - 55 years of age participated in the study, among which 30 subjects (Mean Age = 29.47 ± 1.99) were obese (Mean BMI = 35.41 ± 0.878) and 10 were controls with Mean age = 21.00 ± 0.547 and BMI = 19.96 ± 0.432. An overnight fasting blood sample was obtained and serum total Cholesterol (T-CH) level was estimated. Results: Obese persons having Mean T-CH = 202.6 ± 14.3 and controls having Mean T-CH = 173.3 ± 14.0. The data were further divided into males and females. Obese females were 11 with their BMI 31.836 ± 0.21, mean age ranged at 28.73 ± 4.04 and T-CH 191.8 ± 21.8, while that of control females were 6 in number with their BMI ranged at 19.183 ± 0.507, age 21.000 ± 0.894 and Cholester 148.7 ± 16.0 in controls. Total numbers of obese males were 19 with their BMI ranged at 37.49 ± 1.14, age ranged at 29.89 ± 2.19 and cholesterol level ranged at 208.89 ± 19.1. Control males were 4 in number with their BMI ranged at 21.125 ± 0.075, age 21.250 ± 0.479 and their T-CH 128.7 ± 8.72. Conclusion: The results of current study have reflected that BMI and total cholesterol concentration are higher in obese subjects.展开更多
Background:The Functional Movement Screen(FMS^(TM)) has become increasingly popular for identifying functional limitations in basic functional movements.This exploratory and descriptive study was undertaken to confirm...Background:The Functional Movement Screen(FMS^(TM)) has become increasingly popular for identifying functional limitations in basic functional movements.This exploratory and descriptive study was undertaken to confirm feasibility of performing the FMS^(TM) in older active adults,assess prevalence of asymmetries and to evaluate the relationship between functional movement ability,age,physical activity levels and body mass index(BMI).Methods:This is an observational study;97 men(n = 53) and women(n = 44) between the ages of 52 and 83 participated.BMI was computed and self-reported physical activity levels were obtained.Subjects were grouped by age(5-year intervals),BMI(normal,over-weight,and obese)and sex.Each participant's performance on the FMS^(TM) was digitally recorded for later analysis.Results:The youngest age group(50–54 years) scored highest in all seven tests and the oldest age group(75+) scored lowest in most of the tests compared to all other age groups.The subjects in the 'normal weight' group performed no different than those who were in the 'overweight' group;both groups performed better than the 'obese' group.Of the 97 participants 54 had at least one asymmetry.The pairwise correlations between the total FMS^(TM) score and age(r =-0.531),BMI(r =-0.270),and the measure of activity level(r = 0.287) were significant(p < 0.01 for all).Conclusion:FMS^(TM) scores decline with increased BMI,increased age,and decreased activity level.The screen identifies range of motion-and strength-related asymmetries.The FMS^(TM) can be used to assess functional limitations and asymmetries.Future research should evaluate if a higher total FMS^(TM) score is related to fewer falls or injuries in the older population.展开更多
文摘目的:不同动作水平视角下观察幼儿身体素质、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)的特点,为幼儿身体活动方案制订、幼儿体质健康评价提供参考。方法:1)随机抽选281名幼儿,按年龄分为大班(男69人、女68人)、中班(男71人、女73人);2)通过TGMD-2粗大动作测试系统,将幼儿原始分依据年龄、性别转化成标准分,遵照等级换算标准,划分为非常差、差、低于一般、一般及高于一般5个动作等级。依据国民体质监测(幼儿部分)内容,对幼儿速度、灵敏及平衡等素质进行评价,测量幼儿身高与体质量并计算相应的BMI值。结果:1)身体素质方面,性别之间无显著差异,但大班幼儿得分显著高于中班(P<0.01);幼儿动作能力与身体素质存在高度正相关,动作等级越高,身体素质得分越高;2)BMI方面,年龄之间没有显著差异,但男幼BMI值显著高于女幼(P<0.01);BMI整体得分与动作能力存在显著负相关,以位移相关居多;低动作水平男幼出现BMI超标。结论:1)动作能力与身体素质存在显著正相关,可将动作发展作为身体活动方案制订的依据,动作评估作为幼儿身体素质测试的补充内容;2)动作能力与BMI总体得分存在显著负相关,其中位移动作对健康体质量保持及BMI水平预测具有重要影响。
文摘Background: The present study was planned to investigate the level of cholesterol in obese/non-obese (normal) individuals according to their body mass index (BMI) and age in different population residing in Karachi. Aim: Comparison of serum cholesterol values of obese with normal subjects and comparison of BMI of obese and normal individuals. Methods: Selection of obese subjects was according to the WHO (1998) criteria. A total of 40 subjects 18 - 55 years of age participated in the study, among which 30 subjects (Mean Age = 29.47 ± 1.99) were obese (Mean BMI = 35.41 ± 0.878) and 10 were controls with Mean age = 21.00 ± 0.547 and BMI = 19.96 ± 0.432. An overnight fasting blood sample was obtained and serum total Cholesterol (T-CH) level was estimated. Results: Obese persons having Mean T-CH = 202.6 ± 14.3 and controls having Mean T-CH = 173.3 ± 14.0. The data were further divided into males and females. Obese females were 11 with their BMI 31.836 ± 0.21, mean age ranged at 28.73 ± 4.04 and T-CH 191.8 ± 21.8, while that of control females were 6 in number with their BMI ranged at 19.183 ± 0.507, age 21.000 ± 0.894 and Cholester 148.7 ± 16.0 in controls. Total numbers of obese males were 19 with their BMI ranged at 37.49 ± 1.14, age ranged at 29.89 ± 2.19 and cholesterol level ranged at 208.89 ± 19.1. Control males were 4 in number with their BMI ranged at 21.125 ± 0.075, age 21.250 ± 0.479 and their T-CH 128.7 ± 8.72. Conclusion: The results of current study have reflected that BMI and total cholesterol concentration are higher in obese subjects.
文摘Background:The Functional Movement Screen(FMS^(TM)) has become increasingly popular for identifying functional limitations in basic functional movements.This exploratory and descriptive study was undertaken to confirm feasibility of performing the FMS^(TM) in older active adults,assess prevalence of asymmetries and to evaluate the relationship between functional movement ability,age,physical activity levels and body mass index(BMI).Methods:This is an observational study;97 men(n = 53) and women(n = 44) between the ages of 52 and 83 participated.BMI was computed and self-reported physical activity levels were obtained.Subjects were grouped by age(5-year intervals),BMI(normal,over-weight,and obese)and sex.Each participant's performance on the FMS^(TM) was digitally recorded for later analysis.Results:The youngest age group(50–54 years) scored highest in all seven tests and the oldest age group(75+) scored lowest in most of the tests compared to all other age groups.The subjects in the 'normal weight' group performed no different than those who were in the 'overweight' group;both groups performed better than the 'obese' group.Of the 97 participants 54 had at least one asymmetry.The pairwise correlations between the total FMS^(TM) score and age(r =-0.531),BMI(r =-0.270),and the measure of activity level(r = 0.287) were significant(p < 0.01 for all).Conclusion:FMS^(TM) scores decline with increased BMI,increased age,and decreased activity level.The screen identifies range of motion-and strength-related asymmetries.The FMS^(TM) can be used to assess functional limitations and asymmetries.Future research should evaluate if a higher total FMS^(TM) score is related to fewer falls or injuries in the older population.
