COMPARISONS OF BMI, BODY FAT PERCENTAGE, AND ABDOMINALGIRTH AS OBESITY INDEXES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Zi Hua Zou

Obesity can be categorized using a number of methods, such as body mass index (BMI), abdominal girth (AG), and body fat percentage (BF%). Each of these methods have their strengths and weaknesses. To purpose of this study is to compare rates of overweight and obesity as determined by BMI, AG, and BF% and to describe the associations among each method. Significant associations between BMI, AG, and BF% were found for both sexes.

Major: 
Kinesiology - Movement Science
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Christopher Bopp
Location: 
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
326