Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The study comprised of 172 male and 183 female students who were classified according to their body mass index (BMI) into 3 groups as underweight, normal weight and overweight. Anthropometric measurements, blood lipids and homocysteine levels were analyzed. RESULTS: Mean fat mass percentage (FM %), triceps, biceps, suprailiac and the sum of skinfold thickness were significantly higher in girls than boys (p < 0.001). Frequency of overweight (BMI = 25.0-30.0 kg/m2) in boys and girls was found to be 13.3% and 6.6% respectively. There was a negative correlation between the body weight and HDL-cholesterol (r = -0.33, p < 0.01), a positive correlation between WHR and VLDL-cholesterol levels (r = 0.42, p < 0.01). As long as body weight, WHR and FM (%) increase, homocysteine level also increases. Overweight students had significantly higher level of VLDL-C, triglycerides (TG), TC/HDL-C ratio and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio than normal and underweight students (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Nevin Sanlier, Nurcan Yabanci |
Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
(J Pak Med Assoc)
Vol. 57
Issue 10
Pg. 491-5
(Oct 2007)
ISSN: 0030-9982 [Print] Pakistan |
PMID | 17990423
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anthropometry
- Body Height
- Body Mass Index
- Body Weight
- Female
- Homocysteine
(blood)
- Humans
- Lipids
(blood)
- Male
- Obesity
(diagnosis, metabolism)
- Overweight
(diagnosis, metabolism)
- Prospective Studies
- Students
- Turkey
- Universities
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