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Mbagaya, G.M. |
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Omondi, D.O. |
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Othuon, L.O.A. |
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2016-04-05T09:59:41Z |
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2016-04-05T09:59:41Z |
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2011 |
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Omondi, D. O., Othuon, L. O. A., & Mbagaya, G. M. (2011). Can physical activity and dietary fat intake influence body mass index in a cross-sectional correlational design. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 57, 1039-1042. |
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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2510 |
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The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of physical activity and dietary fat intake on Body Mass Index (BMI) of lecturers within a higher learning institutionalized setting. The study adopted a Cross-sectional Correlational Design and included 120 lecturers selected proportionately by simple random sampling techniques from a population of 600 lecturers. Data was collected using questionnaires, which had sections including physical activity checklist adopted from the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), 24-hour food recall, anthropometric measurements mainly weight and height. Analysis involved the use of bivariate correlations and linear regression. A significant inverse association was registered between BMI and duration (in minutes) spent doing moderate intense physical activity per day (r=-0.322,p<0.01). Physical activity also predicted BMI (r 2=0.096, F=13.616, ß=-3.22, t=-3.69, n=120, P<0.01). However, the association between Body Mass Index and dietary fat was not significant (r=0.038, p>0.05). Physical activity emerged as a more powerful determinant of BMI compared to dietary fat intake. |
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en |
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Physical activity |
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dietary fat intake |
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Body Mass Index |
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Kenya. |
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Can Physical Activity and Dietary Fat Intake Influence Body Mass Index in a Cross-sectional Correlational Design? |
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Article |
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