Characteristics of Body Composition and Lifestyle in Chinese University Students with Normal-Weight Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Maitiniyazi, Gusonghan; Chen, Yue; Qiu, Yinsheng; Xie, Zhengjun; He, Jianyun; Xia, Shufang

doi:10.2147/dmso.s325115

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“…This was consistent with the previous results of overweight/obesity and body fat distribution. The same conclusion could be found in other research [ 47 , 48 , 49 ], which showed that high dietary quality in adolescents can improve nutrient status and be associated with a lower percentage of body mass. Samanta T. Valdés [ 45 ] reported that overweight individuals were more predisposed to vitamin deficiency, due to differences in the intake of dietary fruit, vegetables, and energy by individuals with overweight and obesity as compared to individuals of normal weight.…”

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The Role of Dietary Patterns and Dietary Quality on Body Composition of Adolescents in Chinese College

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Nutrients

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There is limited evidence regarding the effects of dietary pattern and dietary quality on the risk of unhealthy weight status and related body composition in Chinese adolescence. In particular, studies using bioelectrical impedance analyzer (BIA) in these subjects are rare. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of diet in body composition, to find a healthy dietary pattern for Chinese youth, and to promote the application of BIA among this population. A total of 498 participants aged from 18 to 22 years old were included. Dietary patterns were identified by principal components analysis. Energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (DII) and diet balance index (DBI) were calculated based on semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Multivariate linear regression and logistic regression analysis were used to examine the relationship of dietary patterns, dietary quality with body mass index (BMI), fat mass index (FMI), fat-free mass index (FFMI), and the effect of dietary factors on BMI levels. The majority of participants with overweight and obesity had abdominal obesity, and there was 3.7% abdominal obesity in normal BMI individuals. Four dietary patterns were detected in the subjects. The pattern with the higher energy intake, which was close to the Western diet, was positively correlated with BMI (β = 0.326, p = 0.018) and FMI (β = 0.201, p = 0.043), while being negatively correlated with FFMI (β = −0.183, p = 0.021). Individuals who followed the pattern similar to the Mediterranean diet had a higher basal metabolic rate (BMR), and the highest fat free mass, soft lean mass, and skeletal muscle mass (p < 0.05) but the lowest FMI, visceral fat area (VFA), waist–hip ratio, and FMI/FFMI ratio (p < 0.05). Higher energy-adjusted DII was associated with high BMI. Higher bound score (HBS) (β = −0.018, p = 0.010) and diet quality distance (DQD) (β = −0.012, p = 0.015) were both negatively correlated with FFMI. In conclusion, fat or muscle indexes, such as BMR, FMI, and FFMI, had an important role in predicting overweight and obesity, which suggested the importance of applying BIA among Chinese college students. Students who followed healthful dietary patterns or the high-quality diet that is similar to the Mediterranean diet but not close to the Western diet were more likely to have a healthy BMI and normal body composition.

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The Role of Dietary Patterns and Dietary Quality on Body Composition of Adolescents in Chinese College

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“…One study demonstrated that individuals with NWO have similar diet quality scores but lower physical fitness levels than lean individuals and, thus, a higher quality of diet than those who are overweight or suffer from obesity ( 81 ). Physical exercise prevents the development of an NWO phenotype ( 82 ). A program of resistance exercise combined with a dairy supplement significantly decreases FM and improves the metabolic parameters better than a standard supplement in overweight individuals with low MM ( 83 ).…”

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Advances in Phenotyping Obesity and in Its Dietary and Pharmacological Treatment: A Narrative Review

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In recent times, it has become evident that there are individuals who, from a metabolic point of view, are affected by obesity but have a normal body mass index. There are also metabolically healthy individuals with a high body mass index who are thus are considered as to be affected by obesity obese. Understanding that individuals with obesity are phenotypically heterogeneous is a relatively novel concept which, although present in the scientific literature, unfortunately has not yet had an impact in clinical practice. However, common dietary approaches are not effective in treating large numbers of obese patients with obesity. This narrative review, based on the material searched via PubMed and the Web of Science up to October 2021, proposes a downsizing of the role of the body mass index in identifying the individual with “true obesity” since it is only partially useful, and suggests a new approach which also integrates the body composition and assessment of metabolic parameters. This approach leads to personalized therapies that work best for each obesity phenotype in reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases.

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“…Accordingly, the maximum score for item 27 was 1 (a power analysis was conducted) instead of 5 and thus the highest possible score for studies in this review was 28 (instead of 32). The modified Downs and Black score ranges were given corresponding quality levels as previously reported [47,48]: excellent (26)(27)(28); good (20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25); fair (15)(16)(17)(18)(19); and poor (≤14). Any discrepancies between reviewers were resolved through discussion until consensus was reached, if a consensus could not be reached, a third reviewer (CP) was consulted.…”

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“…Compared to university students who are more active, those who are less active have an increased chance of obesity [16][17][18] and its associated metabolic risk factors [19,20]. This period of early adulthood can be a critical time for the development of obesity as an increased body mass index (BMI) during this time is associated with higher morbidity, premature mortality, and chronic obesity [21].…”

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Classroom Movement Breaks and Physically Active Learning Are Feasible, Reduce Sedentary Behaviour and Fatigue, and May Increase Focus in University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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2022

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Background: University students are mostly sedentary in tertiary education settings which may be detrimental to their health and learning. This review aimed to examine the feasibility and efficacy of classroom movement breaks (CMB) and physically active learning (PAL) on physical and cognitive outcomes in university students in the tertiary setting. Methods: Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsychINFO, and PubMed) were searched for articles published up until November 2021. Manual searching of reference lists and citation tracking were also completed. Two reviewers independently applied inclusion and exclusion criteria and completed quality assessment. Articles were included if they evaluated CMB or PAL interventions delivered to university students in a tertiary setting. Results: Of the 1691 articles identified, 14 studies with 5997 participants met the inclusion criteria. Average study quality scores were poor for both CMB and PAL studies. CMBs and PAL are feasible in the tertiary setting and increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behaviour, increase wellbeing, and reduce fatigue in university students. In addition, CMBs increased student focus and attention in class and PAL had no detrimental effect on academic performance. Conclusions: University educators should feel confident in introducing CMB and/or PAL interventions into their classes to improve student health and wellbeing.

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Characteristics of Body Composition and Lifestyle in Chinese University Students with Normal-Weight Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 11 publications

References 43 publications

The Role of Dietary Patterns and Dietary Quality on Body Composition of Adolescents in Chinese College

The Role of Dietary Patterns and Dietary Quality on Body Composition of Adolescents in Chinese College

Advances in Phenotyping Obesity and in Its Dietary and Pharmacological Treatment: A Narrative Review

Classroom Movement Breaks and Physically Active Learning Are Feasible, Reduce Sedentary Behaviour and Fatigue, and May Increase Focus in University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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