Authors : Kanchan Ghatole & Prajakta Nande
Page Nos : 423- 439
Description :
Present study deals with the nutritional assessment of obese gym goers in an urban area of Nagpur city within middle to high class community. Sample size consisted of 100 obese gym goers (females: n=40 & males: n=60). The nutritional status was determined through anthropometric measurements & dietary intake. 24 hours dietary recall history was followed to know subject’s food intake based on which nutrient intake was calculated. Comparisons were done with reference standards & recommended dietary allowances (RDAs). Mean values of waist circumference & waist to hip ratio of females & males were found to be significantly greater as compared to the reference values. Majority of subjects were found to be non-vegetarian. Mean intake of energy & protein by females & males was found to be deficient. Among females, with the exception of intake of carotene, mean daily intake values of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin & vitamin C were found to be higher than RDAs. Among males, mean daily intake of niacin & vitamin C were found to be exceeding the RDAs. Family history of obesity was noticed. Both female and male subjects were following regular exercise regimen however, the majority of subjects were seen to be following cardio and weight training exercise pattern. To reach an ideal body weight and to achieve a true weight loss, there is a need to improve food choices. Lifestyle modification with regular exercise is needed to lead sound healthy life.
