Relación entre el Índice de Masa Corporal y el nivel de actividad física en adolescentes 1

Objective. ^e objective of this research is to analyse the relationship between the perceived body mass index and physical activity in adolescents. A total of 605 adolescent students between 12 and 15 years old participated. ^e variables for perceived weight, height and physical activity level were...

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Published in:Pensamiento psicológico 2020-07, Vol.18 (2), p.1-8
Main Authors: Tapia-Serrano, Miguel Angel, Vaquero-Solís, Mikel, Cerro-Herrero, David, Sánchez-Miguel, Pedro Antonio
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Analysis of covariance
Body mass index
Exercise
Overweight
Teenagers
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Summary:Objective. ^e objective of this research is to analyse the relationship between the perceived body mass index and physical activity in adolescents. A total of 605 adolescent students between 12 and 15 years old participated. ^e variables for perceived weight, height and physical activity level were assessed using a self-report questionnaire. Results. results showed significant associations between the perceived body mass index and the physical activity level. ^e regression analysis showed that the perceived body mass index serves to predict the physical activity level. ^e analysis of covariance, demonstrated the existence of significant differences between overweight and obese adolescents versus those of normal weight. Keywords: Physical activity, overweight, obesity, youth, body mass index.
ISSN:1657-8961
DOI:10.11144/Javerianacali.PPSI18-2.rimc