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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2017
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2017
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare relationships between
dietary and physical activity (PA) behaviors and body composition and body fat
distribution, as measured by percent body fat (BF%), waist-to-height ratio (WHt), waistto-
hip ratio (WHp) and body mass index (BMI) in post-menopausal women (Post), with
the same relationships in pre-menopausal women (Pre). METHODS: Ninety-two subjects
(n = 48 Post; n = 44 Pre) were measured for height, weight, waist and hip circumferences
and skinfold thicknesses. Dietary content was obtained from a Diet History Questionnaire
(DHQ II); PA was estimated from responses to the International Physical Activity
Questionnaire (IPAQ). RESULTS: Multiple regression identified no modifiable predictor
variables for Pre. Models for Post identified saturated fat grams (SFGs), PA, years
postmenopause (YrsPost), and Alcohol (Alc) as predictors of WHt, WHp, BMI and BF%.
CONCLUSIONS: PA, SFG and Alc are modifiable variables related to postmenopausal
body composition and fat distribution.
dietary and physical activity (PA) behaviors and body composition and body fat
distribution, as measured by percent body fat (BF%), waist-to-height ratio (WHt), waistto-
hip ratio (WHp) and body mass index (BMI) in post-menopausal women (Post), with
the same relationships in pre-menopausal women (Pre). METHODS: Ninety-two subjects
(n = 48 Post; n = 44 Pre) were measured for height, weight, waist and hip circumferences
and skinfold thicknesses. Dietary content was obtained from a Diet History Questionnaire
(DHQ II); PA was estimated from responses to the International Physical Activity
Questionnaire (IPAQ). RESULTS: Multiple regression identified no modifiable predictor
variables for Pre. Models for Post identified saturated fat grams (SFGs), PA, years
postmenopause (YrsPost), and Alcohol (Alc) as predictors of WHt, WHp, BMI and BF%.
CONCLUSIONS: PA, SFG and Alc are modifiable variables related to postmenopausal
body composition and fat distribution.
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72 p.
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FA00004820
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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2017
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2017
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2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
Date Issued (EDTF)
2017
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FAU
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FA00004820
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Education
Attributed name: Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
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Jansen, Mary
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Graduate College
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Relationships Between Diet and Physical Activity Lifestyle Factors and Body Composition, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index in Postmenopausal Women
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2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Relationships Between Diet and Physical Activity Lifestyle Factors and Body Composition, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index in Postmenopausal Women
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Relationships Between Diet and Physical Activity Lifestyle Factors and Body Composition, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index in Postmenopausal Women