Lifestyle Pattern of the Selected Obese Subjects in Coimbatore District

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dc.contributor.authorAmirthaveni, M
dc.date.accessioned2017-02-20T17:17:43Z
dc.date.available2017-02-20T17:17:43Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.departmentFood Science and Nutritionen_US
dc.description.abstractObesity is primarily due to altered sedentary lifestyles, energy-dense diets and low-levels o f physical activity. Industrialization and urbanization which lead to rise in standards o f living, also promote weight gain and obesity rates begin to rapidly rise thus posing a growing threat to the health o f the nation. A key factor in the progressive increase in the prevalence o f obesity is sedentary lifestyle. The aim o f this study was to assess the lifestyle pattern o f obese subjects residing in Coimbatore city. A wellstructured interview schedule was formulated to elicit information on the lifestyle practices followed by the selected subjects by using a pretested questionnaire. The data collected were systematically consolidated and statistically analyzed. Exercise plays a vital role in the management o f the lifestyle disorders, it is necessary to educate the public about lifestyle modification and adopt appropriate exercise with healthy food habits fo r physical fitness.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.avinuty.ac.in/handle/avu/1542
dc.langEnglishen_US
dc.publisher.nameInternational Journal of Science Researchen_US
dc.publisher.typeInternationalen_US
dc.titleLifestyle Pattern of the Selected Obese Subjects in Coimbatore Districten_US
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