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Obesity among university students, Tehran, Iran
Marzieh Nojomi1, Shahandokht Najamabadi
1Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. drnojomi@iums.ac.ir
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|November 2, 2006
Summary
This study found that 12.4% of Iranian university students were obese, with higher rates in females and older students. Obese students had different nutrient intakes compared to non-obese peers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Nutritional status assessment is crucial for public health and living standards.
- University students represent a key demographic for monitoring population health trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of obesity and nutritional status among university students at Iran University of Medical Sciences.
- To identify factors associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) in this student population.
Main Methods:
- A multistage random sampling method was used, surveying 1,150 students from various schools.
- Data was collected using a self-administered 24-hour food recall questionnaire.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) was categorized to analyze obesity prevalence.
Main Results:
- The mean BMI for all subjects was 21.7 ± 2.9 kg/m².
- 12.4% of students had a BMI > 25 kg/m², indicating overweight or obesity.
- Obesity prevalence was significantly higher in females (22.5%) compared to males (7.9%) and in older students (≥23 years: 18%) versus younger students (<18 years: 7.7%).
Conclusions:
- Approximately 12.4% of the surveyed students were classified as having a BMI over 25 kg/m².
- Significant associations were found between BMI and sex, age, smoking habits, residency, and dietary regimens.
- Nutrient intake, including fiber, pre-vitamin A, folacin, and iron, differed significantly between BMI groups, being higher in students with higher BMIs.
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