Discussion on the Relationship between Dieting and Bone Density among Female College Students and the Health Guidance

Omasu, Fumihiro and Aishima, Kotomi and Nasu, Mio and Hisatsugu, Youhei and Fuchigami, Keika and Gotoh, Tomomi (2019) Discussion on the Relationship between Dieting and Bone Density among Female College Students and the Health Guidance. Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 09 (02). pp. 11-19. ISSN 2162-2477

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Abstract

We studied the relationship between dieting and bone density among female college students and the current state thereof. Female college students are generally thin, with the time to giving birth and raising the next generation approaching. We expect the results of this study will be useful in improving health guidance. The subjects consisted of 124 female college students. Their average age was 21.4. The ultrasonic propagation velocity of the heel bone was measured as the bone density value. Body height, weight, and BMI (Body mass index) were also measured. Further, a multiple choice and short answer survey was conducted regarding their desire to be thin and dieting. Classifying the subjects by BMI, 16 students were underweight (13%), 102 students were of normal weight (84%), and 4 students were overweight (3%). 95% of those in the normal weight group had a desire to be thin, while 44% of the underweight group had a desire to be thin. Moreover, 31% of those in the normal weight group were currently on a diet, while 21% of the underweight group was also on a diet. The distribution of bone density (%YAM value: Young Adult Mean) was as follows: 61 students (49%) were in the high density group (≥100); 58 students (47%) were in the middle density group (≥80 - <100); and 5 students (4%) were in the low density group (<80). The more the bone density decreased, the greater the proportion of students with dieting experience. Among students with no dieting experience, the %YAM value was high when the BMI value was high. All of the students in the low density group had a desire to be thin, even though their bone density was low. Students who do not need to be thin had a desire to be thin and were considering continuing dieting going forward. Moreover, some students fell into the %YAM low density group, which is worrisome for the future. It is believed necessary to reinforce health guidance regarding dieting and bone density in school education. In particular, it is necessary to improve guidance since we observed a lack of knowledge regarding osteoporosis prevention.

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Subjects: STM Open Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 20 Feb 2023 08:59
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2024 06:34
URI: http://journal.submissionpages.com/id/eprint/348

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