Nutritional status and physical activity among citizens of Pomorze
Czaja, J.; Lebiedzińska, A.; Panasiuk, K.; Dawidowska, A.; Szefer, P.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny 62(1): 53-57
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-7715 PMID: 21735980 Document Number: 649397
Physical activity constitute a key factor of healthy lifestyle. Physical activity decreases the risk of many chronic diseases--notably obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer. It is recommended to be physically active at least 90 min (3 days per 30 min) of vigorous activity or 150 min (5 days per 30 min) of moderate activity per week. The aim of the study was evaluation of physical activity level and indication of physical activity influence on BMI value. The obtained results indicate that 36.5% (40.4% of female "F" and 28% of male "M") did not perform any physical activity by way of sport. Moreover 36.5% (36.8% F and 32% M) performed sport activities 1-2 times per week and the average time of single activity of 73.9% (77.2% F and 64.0% M) was at least 30 min. It was also revealed that young citizens of Pomorze with correct BMI values were twice more active than young citizens of Pomorze with decreased or increased BMI values.