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Anthropometric Parameters: Obesity and Metabolic Risks for Non-communicable Diseases among Adolescent Swimmers / Parámetros antropométricos: obesidad y riesgos metabólicos de las enfermedades no transmisibles entre los nadadores adolescentes
Beckford, SE; Webb, MC.
  • Beckford, SE; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Food and Agriculture. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension. St Augustine. TT
  • Webb, MC; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Food and Agriculture. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension. St Augustine. TT
West Indian med. j ; 67(1): 31-38, Jan.-Mar. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045812
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To assess obesity and metabolic risks for non-communicable diseases among adolescent swimmers.

Methods:

A cohort of 220 swimmers was selected at their respective swimming clubs via quota sampling and measured using various anthropometric parameters, which were then compared with standard cut-off points for the various age groups.

Results:

The mean body mass index (BMI) was 21.23 ± 3.85 kg/m2, the mean waist circumference was 69.8 ± 8.08 cm, and the mean body fat percentage was 21.20 ± 9.27%. These mean body composition variables fell within their respective recommended ranges according to the cut-off points. Height (p < 0.001), weight (p < 0.011), mid-upper arm circumference [MUAC] (p = 0.035) and visceral fat (p = 0.033) were statistically significant when compared between males and females. Chi-square analysis revealed that gender was statistically significantly associated with waist-to-hip ratio [WHR] (p < 0.001) and body fat percentage [BFP] (p = 0.003), while BFP was statistically significantly associated with BMI (p < 0.001), waist circumference (p < 0.001), WHR (p = 0.026), MUAC (p < 0.001) and skeletal muscle mass (p < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The swimmers had an overall healthy body composition and were at low risk for developing non-communicable diseases. We recommend that Trinidad and Tobago develop anthropometric cut-off points for athletes and non-athletes.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Evaluar la obesidad y el riesgo metabólicos para no-enfermedades transmisibles entre los nadadores adolescentes.

Métodos:

Una cohorte de 220 nadadores fue seleccionada mediante muestreo de cuotas en sus respectivos clubes de natación, y sometida a mediciones utilizando varios parámetros antropométricos, que fueron luego comparados con puntos límites estándar para los distintos grupos etarios.

Resultados:

El índice de masa corporal (IMC) promedio fue 21.23 ± 3.85 kg/m2, la circunferencia promedio de la cintura fue 69.8 ± 8.08 cm, y el porciento de grasa corporal promedio fue de 21.20 ± 9.27%. Estas variables promedio de la composición corporal estuvieron dentro de los rangos recomendados de acuerdo con los puntos límites. La altura (p < 0.001), el peso (p < 0.011), la circunferencia braquial medio-superior [CBMS] (p = 0.035), y la grasa visceral (p = 0.033) fueron estadísticamente significativas cuando se compararon hembras y varones. El análisis de chi-cuadrado reveló que el género se hallaba significativamente asociado estadísticamente con el índice cintura-cadera [ICC] (p < 0.001) y el porciento de grasa corporal [PGC] (p = 0.003), mientras que PGC se hallaba estadísticamente significativamente asociado con el IMC (p < 0.001), el índice cintura-cadera [ICC] (p < 0.001), la circunferencia de la cintura (p < 0.001), el ICC (p = 0.026), CBMS (p < 0.001), y la masa muscular esquelética (p < 0.001).

Conclusión:

Los nadadores tenían una composición corporal sana en general y presentaban bajo riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades no transmisibles. Recomendamos que Trinidad y Tobago desarrolle puntos límites antropométricos tanto para los deportistas como para los no deportistas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Swimming / Body Composition / Noncommunicable Diseases / Obesity Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Swimming / Body Composition / Noncommunicable Diseases / Obesity Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT