PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, AND RISK OF OBESITY AMONG YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES.
Location
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Start Date
4-5-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
4-5-2024 11:30 AM
Poster Number
20
Name of Project's Faculty Sponsor
Billy Brooks
Faculty Sponsor's Department
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Competition Type
Competitive
Type
Poster Presentation
Presentation Category
Health
Abstract or Artist's Statement
Obesity is the result of a long-term imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, which is determined by food intake and physical activity and is influenced by biological and environmental factors. Overweight and obesity in children (aged 5 to 19) are considered serious medical conditions because they always result in adult health problems. It must be addressed appropriately, particularly among children and adolescents. The causes of overweight and obesity are complex and interconnected. While several studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between physical activity, diet, alcohol consumption, and childhood obesity, this relationship has not been adequately explored among high school students. The study involved 181 schools with 17,025 students. and used the National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. The study's design and data collection process involved a representative sample of 9th to 12th-grade students from various schools across the United States. The analysis utilized chi-square tests, simple logistic regression, and multiple regression analysis to determine the significance of variables and assess the impact of physical activity and alcohol consumption on obesity while controlling for demographic characteristics. The results indicated that approximately 32% of high school students were either obese or overweight, with physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and dietary habits showing significant associations with the risk of obesity. After controlling for confounders, being Asian and White was associated with a lower risk of obesity than being American Indian or Alaska Native. Males were 1.4 times more likely to be obese than females, and the risk of obesity was lower among students who did not currently use alcohol compared to those who did. Additionally, obesity risk was higher among students who were not physically active and did not consume fruits daily. The study's findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity in adolescence to prevent chronic diseases in adulthood. Interventions to promote physical activity and discourage alcohol use among high school students could help mitigate the risk of obesity and its associated health problems. The study also highlighted the impact of demographic factors such as gender and race/ethnicity on the risk of obesity, providing valuable insights for targeted interventions to address this public health concern.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, AND RISK OF OBESITY AMONG YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES.
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Obesity is the result of a long-term imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, which is determined by food intake and physical activity and is influenced by biological and environmental factors. Overweight and obesity in children (aged 5 to 19) are considered serious medical conditions because they always result in adult health problems. It must be addressed appropriately, particularly among children and adolescents. The causes of overweight and obesity are complex and interconnected. While several studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between physical activity, diet, alcohol consumption, and childhood obesity, this relationship has not been adequately explored among high school students. The study involved 181 schools with 17,025 students. and used the National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. The study's design and data collection process involved a representative sample of 9th to 12th-grade students from various schools across the United States. The analysis utilized chi-square tests, simple logistic regression, and multiple regression analysis to determine the significance of variables and assess the impact of physical activity and alcohol consumption on obesity while controlling for demographic characteristics. The results indicated that approximately 32% of high school students were either obese or overweight, with physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and dietary habits showing significant associations with the risk of obesity. After controlling for confounders, being Asian and White was associated with a lower risk of obesity than being American Indian or Alaska Native. Males were 1.4 times more likely to be obese than females, and the risk of obesity was lower among students who did not currently use alcohol compared to those who did. Additionally, obesity risk was higher among students who were not physically active and did not consume fruits daily. The study's findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity in adolescence to prevent chronic diseases in adulthood. Interventions to promote physical activity and discourage alcohol use among high school students could help mitigate the risk of obesity and its associated health problems. The study also highlighted the impact of demographic factors such as gender and race/ethnicity on the risk of obesity, providing valuable insights for targeted interventions to address this public health concern.