Characteristics of Body Composition and Lifestyle in Chinese University Students with Normal-Weight Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s325115
• Publication Date: 2021-07-27T18:30:05Z
• Authors: Gusonghan Maitini...; Yue Chen; Yu-Yu Qiu; Zhen-Xing Xie; Jian-Yun He; Shu-Fang Xia
• Keywords: Circumference; Body Fat Percentage; Cross-sectional study; Waist–hip ratio; Weight management

Normal weight obesity (NWO), defined as normal body mass index (BMI) and excessive fat percentage (BF%), has been shown to be associated with a significantly higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, cardiometabolic dysfunction mortality. However, there is limited literature regarding the potential associations between NWO lifestyles. This study aimed investigate lifestyles in Chinese university students.A total 279 students BMI were recruited divided into non-obesity (NWNO) groups by BF%. Body composition anthropometrics measured, participants asked finish Healthy Lifestyle Scale for University Students (HLSUS) questionnaire.A 26 male (25.5%) 71 female (40.1%) identified NWO. Compared NWNO students, weight, BMI, mass, visceral area, waist circumference hip all both (P < 0.05). The BF% area negatively correlated HLSUS, physical exercise behavior, dietary nutrition behavior scores males, females was lower those males (OR = 0.298, 95% CI 0.121~0.733) 0.653, 0.505~0.843), while 0.759, 0.584~0.986) stress management 0.503, 0.335~0.755) decreased only females.The incidence high among especially females, which might related unhealthy should pay attention lifestyle adjustments, exercise, management, preventing health