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    Body weight status, exercise routines and nutritional patterns of clients in health clubs in Kampala city, Uganda
    (Kyambogo university [unpublished work], 2017-12) Nahwera, Loyce
    The prevalence of overweight and obesity (OWO) is increasing m developing countries including Uganda. This has been linked to lifestyle and work related pressure that has negatively influenced physical activity and nutritional patterns. The health and fitness industry has become increasingly crucial in providing some fom1 of therapy to curb OWO. However little is known about clients who visited the fitness clubs. The study assessed the body weight status, exercise routines and nutritional patterns of clients in selected health clubs. Cross sectional survey design was used to assess body weight status, exercise routines and nutritional patterns of clients. Purposive sampling was used to select Kampala city, stratified sampling to select clients according to gender, and quota sampling to select two health clubs from each of the five divisions of Kampala city. Sample size was 206 clients and 100 clients responded. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Weight, height, waist and hip circumferences were measured. BMI, WC and WHR were computed. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences version 16 and results presented using graphs, pie charts and tables. Using BMI, (45.3% male (M), 57.4% female (F), (18.9% M, 25.5% F) and (35.8% M, 17.0% F) were overweight, obese and normal respectively. Using WC, 51.06% F and 11 .3% M were overweight or obese and using WHR, 24% M and 20% F were above the normal range. Results revealed that there was a significant relationship between BMI and WC scores of clients in Kampala health clubs. there was no significant relationship between BMI and WHR scores of clients in Kampala city health clubs and there was a significant difference between the weight status of female and male clients in Kampala city health clubs. Most clients took unhealthy diet and engaged in cardio training activities which alone may not provide optimal results. Study concluded that OWO are prevalent among clients in Kampala city and female clients were more overweight and obese than male clients. Study recommended appropriate exercise and nutritional programs for clients
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    Physical activity, nutritional patterns and body weight status of members of the 9th parliament of Uganda
    (2017-12) Tayebwa, Patience; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
    Physical activity (PA) and nutritional patterns are major factors that determine body weight status which in turn affects one's health status. The purpose of the study was to assess the PA, nutritional patterns and body weight status of Members of the 9th Parliament of Uganda (MPs). A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to gather data on the MPs· PA, nutritional patterns and body weight status of the MPs. systematic random sampling technique was used to select respondents. Though the study sampled 245 MPs, only 150 (61 %) MPs responded. The data was collected using descriptive survey questionnaires and statistical analysis was done using SPSS (version 22.0). The findings indicated that MPs spent an average mean of 2.2 days on Vigorous PA and in each of these days; they spent an average mean of 13.5 minutes on Vigorous PA.MPs also spent an average mean of 2.6 days on moderate PA and on each of these days, they spent an average mean of 23 .0 minutes. MPs also spent an average mean of 2.9 hours sitting during weekends and an average mean of 3.4 hours sitting during weekdays. The findings further revealed that 76% MPs consumed processed foods and 67% MPs consumed fatty foods 3 times a day, 47% of MPs consumed 3 eggs per week and also 32% of the MPs consumed nut and seeds 3 days in a week. The food consumption score was at 30.95 and was classified as borderline. Their overall body weight status was summarized as follows; Underweight 10 (6.7%), Normal weight 48 (32%), Overweight 63 ( 42%), Obese class I 25 ( 16. 7%), Obese class JI 4 (2.6%). Most of the MPs both men and women were in overweight category. It was established that PA and nutritional patterns had a significant and positive relationship with the body weight status of the MPs. It is therefore recommended that the government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, strengthens sensitization of the population regarding proper nutrition and awareness on PA. KEYWORDS: Physical Activity, Nutritional Patterns, Body weight Status, Members of the 9th Parliament of Uganda