[Nutritional status and fat tissue distribution in health adults from some places in Central Banat].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine, relying on anthropological parameters, nutritional status, fat tissue distribution and possible health risk in adult population of Central Banat. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 730 subjects of both genders (average age 40.19 +/- 11.36(y) underwent following measurements: height, weight, waist and hip circumference. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Central Banat population was characterized by great height (males: 178.40 +/- 7.24 cm; females: 163.06 +/- 6.32 cm). The average BMI was at the lower limit of overweight category (males: 26.59 kg/m2; females: 25.29 kg/m2). Overweight and obesity were found in 55.5% of examined subjects. In males, normal weight was recorded only in the youngest age group (20-29y), while in older age groups the percentage of overweight and obese males increased with age. In females, normal weight was recorded till the age of 50, after which overweight category was mainly present. Regarding both of the sexes, obesity was most frequent in the age group 50-59 (22%). The average waist circumference was lower than the cut-off values recommended by WHO (96.43 cm in males and 82.49 cm in females). According to fat distribution, normal values were recorded ini males younger that 39y, after which there was an increase in risk central obesity. In females, normal jar distribution was mainly present in all ages, although the percentage of the risk category increased with age. The highest percentage of the subjects of both sexes showed no health risk. CONCLUSION: Our results indicate the need for preventive action towards obesity consequences and obesiay inducing surroundings.