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Thesis
Exploratory Study of Sleep, Body Mass Index, Diet, and Physical Activity Among Undergraduates
(2006)
Abstract
Overweight and obesity are critical national health concerns. Recently, researchers reported that individuals who sleep less are more likely to be overweight or obese. Further research is needed to explore this relationship among specific target groups, such as undergraduates who are at great risk for both lack of sleep and overweight and obesity. This exploratory study examined the relationship among sleep, BMI, diet, and physical activity to (1) provide information on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduates; (2) provide information on whether or not undergraduates meet the basic dietary recommendations established by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines; (3) provide information on whether or not undergraduates meet the physical activity recommendations outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine; (4) provide information on whether or not undergraduates meet the National Sleep Foundations’ recommendations for sleep; (5) provide information on undergraduates’ level of sleepiness, (6) provide information on the relationship between hours of sleep per night xi and BMI among undergraduates; (7) provide information on the relationship between hours of sleep per night and dietary patterns among undergraduates; and (8) provide information on the relationship between hour of sleep per night and moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity, strength training, and flexibility exercises among undergraduates. This study used a cross-sectional survey design, with a self-administered questionnaire to examine the relationships among diet, physical activity, sleep, and BMI among a convenience sample of 565 undergraduate college students, ages 18 – 29 years.
Disciplines
Publication Date
May, 2006
Degree
M.S.
Field of study
Health Education and Behavior
Advisor
Chair: Robert M. Weiler Major Department: Health
Comments
A THESIS PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA , 2006.
Citation Information
Anna E. Greer. "Exploratory Study of Sleep, Body Mass Index, Diet, and Physical Activity Among Undergraduates" (2006) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anna_price/53/
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