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Abstract

In both developing and wealthy countries overweight and obesity have become major public health problem. There is a link between higher levels of physical activity and a decreased rate of obesity. The goal of this study was to compare BMI to physical activity in a sample of Baghdad universities students in order to determine anthropometry as a predictor for changes in weight and body composition-related metabolic risk factors. This study was performed among (120) students of Baghdad universities, data were collected by direct interview including self – efficacy in dieting and physical activity. Blood pressure was measured. BMI was calculated, blood samples were collected in order to diagnose HDL, TG, and Blood glucose. The results of the study indicated that students with overweight were 30.88% and 26.92 % for male and female respectively while the students with obese were 17.65% male and 13.46% female. The male (Mean ±SD 27.05±4.1) students were gained more weight than female (Mean ±SD 24.08±5.2). According to the findings, there was a significant proportion of students with high BMI, particularly among students over 20 years old and with male students outnumbering female students. The research showed that obesity and overweight were common among students and were linked to low physical activity.

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