An Observational Study on the Whole Body and Visceral Fat Percentages among Female Students Pursuing Health Profession

Ch. Lalana, J. Shalini, Dr. A. Viswanath Reddy, Dr. K. Madhavi

Abstract: This is an observational study on the whole body and visceral fat percentages among female students pursuing health profession. Need of the study: Due to the life style of health professionals, the incidence of obesity has been increasing day by day which may cause blood pressure, heart disease and stroke in future. So a need arises to know the prevalence of increased fat percentage among them. Aim of the study: An observational study on whole body and visceral fat percentages among female students pursuing health profession. Objectives and methodology: The data has been obtained from 577 female students of SVIMS University. Conclusion: In terms of total body fat, more than half of the sample falls into ?fatter than normal? category. A striking 97.1% of participants have abnormal visceral fat, suggesting widespread concerns regarding visceral fat among this population.

Keywords: Body composition analyzer, visceral fat, health, heart disease, blood pressure

How to Cite?: Ch. Lalana, J. Shalini, Dr. A. Viswanath Reddy, Dr. K. Madhavi, "An Observational Study on the Whole Body and Visceral Fat Percentages among Female Students Pursuing Health Profession", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 997-1000, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24911101451, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24911101451