Survey of the dietary status and physical activity level and fitness of college freshmen in Chengdu
Han, H.; Lv, X.; Wang, D.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 37(4): 492-494
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-8020 PMID: 18839540 Document Number: 618440
To study the effect of diet and physical activity on the physical fitness of college students. 1200 freshmen come from different five universities in Chengdu were random recruited chosen (600 males and 600 females). A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and international physical activity questionnaire were used, and meanwhile the fitness test was performed. Micronutrients of iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin E could play important roles in college student fitness. The physical activity level, the time of sitting and the body component could affect college student fitness. Physical activity and diet proved to contribute a lot to the general fitness test system, which is helpful for college students to form healthy habits.