Weight cycling among Indonesian college students in West Java province during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2021-0125
- Author:
Boyke Mulyana
1
;
Asti Dewi Rahayu Fitrianingsih
2
;
Syifa F. Syihab
2
;
Novrizal Achmad Novan
1
Author Information
1. Sport Coaching Department, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
2. Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Sports and Health Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dietary habits, physical activity, weight cycling, weight management
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2023;29(No.1):137-146
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Changes in our bodies can cause several problems, particularly for
students who are concerned about maintaining an ideal body shape. Many of them
try to diet, but their body returns to its previous weight or even increases in weight.
Thus, this study aimed to determine the factors that influence the incidence of
weight cycling in Indonesian students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods:
This cross-sectional study used purposive sampling to collect data. Three hundred
college students from West Java province, Indonesia, participated. Weight cycling
was the dependent variable and the independent variables were physical activity,
sex, and weight management. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used
to determine the factors influencing the incidence of weight cycling. Results: Sex,
physical activity, skipping meals, and snacking were determinants related to weight
cycling incidence. Females had a 0.7 times higher risk of experiencing weight cycling
than males. Inactive students were 4.7 times more likely to become weight cyclers,
and those who rarely skipped mealtime had lower risk of being weight cyclers.
Students who sometimes and always consumed snacks had higher risk of becoming
weight cyclers by 3.3 and 2.7 times, respectively, compared to those who rarely
consumed snacks. Conclusion: Regular physical activity, not skipping meals,
especially breakfast, and practising a healthy diet every day are recommended
strategies to avoid weight cycling during a pandemic.
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