Author/Authors :
Tekgül, N Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Aile Hekimliği Kliniği Ergen Sağlığı Bölümü, Turkey , Dirik, N Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Aile Hekimliği Kliniği Ergen Sağlığı Bölümü, Turkey , Karademirci, E Tepecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Aile Hekimliği Kliniği Ergen Sağlığı Bölümü, Turkey , Doğan, A Ege Üniversitesi - Edebiyat Fakültesi - Psikoloji Bölümü, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Observing the relation between body mass index (BMI) with related variables
Abstract :
Aim: One of the most important changes in adolescence is the fast physical growth. In only 3-4 years the adolescent gets into his/her adult size. They gain 1/3 of their height and ½ of their adult weight during this period. The ratio between height/weight is also important. Since the obesity frequency is increasing in the population, it’s important to teach the technics of keeping the weight in normal levels.Materials and Methods: We observed the relation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and other related variables in 664 adolescents chosen randomly in the outpatient cilnic of Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. BMI values of between 20-25 were accepted as normal.Results: The mean age was 14.48+0.59 in 664 adolescents. The male adolescents and the ones who engage in sporting activities regularly and had a hobby (music, theatre, etc.) had more likely a BMI of between 20-25.Conclusion: Since most adolescents have heavy examination schedules In the adolescent period, sportive activities affect their health positively, and their families should also be informed in this subject.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Adolescence , body mass index , height , weight
JournalTitle :
Ege Journal Of Medicine
