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On Campus Living Increases Level of Physical Activity While Consuming More Calories
Author(s) -
Lee Sukho,
Park Kyungshin
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.877.10
Subject(s) - pedometer , calorie , physical activity , body mass index , university campus , gerontology , medicine , waist , body weight , physical activity level , obesity , zoology , demography , physical therapy , biology , sociology , library science , computer science
Place of living for college students may be associated with different diet pattern and level of physical activity. PURPOSE To compare level of physical activity and diet pattern between students who live on campus and off campus. METHODS Forty‐three female college freshmen participated in this study and completed a lifestyle survey questionnaire and measurements of body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip (W/H) ratio and % body fat. Level of physical activity was monitored using a pedometer and dietary pattern was analyzed using computer software (Diet Power, Danbury, CT). RESULTS There was no significant difference in body weight, BMI, W/H ration and % body fat. Total caloric consumption was significantly higher in students living on campus compared to those living off campus (1,846±122.4 (SE) vs. 1,459±92.2 cal/day, p<.05). Also, amount of sugar consumed was also significantly higher in students living on campus compared to those living off campus (17.4±3.58 vs. 6.4±1.41 g/day, p<.05) However, level of physical activity was significantly higher in students living on campus compared to those living off campus (90,000±19,000 steps/week vs. 42,000±5700, p<.05). CONCLUSIONS We concluded that students who live on campus may consume more total calories and sugar per day. However, they have a higher level of physical activity as opposed to students living off campus. It results in no differences in body weight and body composition between these groups.