Korean J Obes.  2014 Dec;23(4):250-256. 10.7570/kjo.2014.23.4.250.

Impacting Factors on Weight Control Steps with Respect to Diet Experience and Body Mass Index among University Students

• Kim JS
• Lee YM

• KMID: 2271140
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7570/kjo.2014.23.4.250

Abstract

BACKGROUND
In modern society, university students are more concerned about their appearance than their health, which leads to excessive dieting. This study investigates the impacting factors on weight control steps according to body mass index (BMI) and diet experiences among university students.
METHODS
We enrolled 174 college students. A questionnaire was used to collect data on health-related characteristics, dieting experience, BMI, and impacting factors on weight control. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software.
RESULTS
The subjects were divided into 2 groups: students with dieting experience (63.8%) and students without dieting experience (36.2%). Among all the impacting factors on weight-control steps, the 2 groups differed significantly in aspects of 'dramatic relief', 'reinforced care', 'helping relation', 'conscious raising', 'self liberation', and 'social liberation'. In comparing the impacting factors in steps of weight control regarding BMI, the main factor among high weight subjects was the 'dramatic relief'.
CONCLUSION
Impacting factors on weight-control steps with respect to the dieting experience and BMI are important factors of weight control among university students and it should be considered when developing strategies for weight-control health program.

Keyword

Body weight; Body mass index; Universities; Students; Health promotion

MeSH Terms

Body Mass Index*
Body Weight
Diet*
Health Promotion
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires