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Student Project | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Popularity: 5.4 / 10
An Observational Study on the Whole Body and Visceral Fat Percentages among Female Students Pursuing Health Profession
Ch. Lalana, J. Shalini, Dr. A. Viswanath Reddy, Dr. K. Madhavi
Abstract: This is an observational study on the whole body and visceral fat percentages among female students pursuing health profession. Need of the study: Due to the life style of health professionals, the incidence of obesity has been increasing day by day which may cause blood pressure, heart disease and stroke in future. So a need arises to know the prevalence of increased fat percentage among them. Aim of the study: An observational study on whole body and visceral fat percentages among female students pursuing health profession. Objectives and methodology: The data has been obtained from 577 female students of SVIMS University. Conclusion: In terms of total body fat, more than half of the sample falls into ?fatter than normal? category. A striking 97.1% of participants have abnormal visceral fat, suggesting widespread concerns regarding visceral fat among this population.
Keywords: Body composition analyzer, visceral fat, health, heart disease, blood pressure
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024
Pages: 997 - 1000
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR24911101451
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