Lifestyle and risk factors associated to body fat increase in women

The objectives were to describe the association between body mass index (BMI, kg/m(2)), body composition and risk factors to metabolic diseases; observe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and list the characteristics of overweight and obese women. Voluntaries (n=50; BMI=31+/-6; age=36+/-11 years o...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2010-01, Vol.15 (1), p.131
Main Authors: Fett, Carlos Alexandre, Fett, Waléria Christiane Rezende, Marchini, Júlio Sérgio, Ribeiro, Rosane Pilot Pessa
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue
Adolescent
Adult
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Female
Humans
Life Style
Metabolic Syndrome - epidemiology
Middle Aged
Obesity - epidemiology
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Young Adult
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Summary:The objectives were to describe the association between body mass index (BMI, kg/m(2)), body composition and risk factors to metabolic diseases; observe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and list the characteristics of overweight and obese women. Voluntaries (n=50; BMI=31+/-6; age=36+/-11 years old), were evaluated regarding clinical examination, anthropometrics measurements, samples of blood and urine, resting energy expenditure and food register. Phases in which they become obese in descending order: adulthood, pregnancy, adolescence, over 40 years old and after marriage. The odds to have one or more obese family members were 316%. They were anxious (60%), depressives (12%), compulsives (34%) and had sleep disturbance (32%). The odds to dyslipidemia was 28%, to hypertension was 25% and to glucose over 100 mg/dL 35%. They were in caloric deficit, but, nitrogen balance was positive. The metabolic syndrome was present in 25% of these women and was positively correlated with body fat indicators and age. The obesity of these women seems to be multifactorial with a family influence that could be caused by genetics and environment contributions. The emotional/physical balance should be influenced on this process.
ISSN:1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/S1413-81232010000100019