Lifestyle Patternas Determinant of Overweight and Obesity among Young Adults

Abstract

Introduction:The prevalence of overweight and obesity are in continuous increasement all over the world. The management of obesity focuses on physical activity and healthy diet. Aim:the present study aimed at studying the lifestyle pattern as determinant of overweight and obesity among young adults.Method:Abaseline assessment survey study designwas utilized to accomplish this study. Convenience sampling technique was used to recruit total number of 132 young adults, who were invited through World Wide Web (WWW) for globalization.Results:The study revealed high prevalence of overweight among 50.8% of participantsand obesity among29.6% of them. More than half of participants had poor knowledge score related to healthy diet and physical exercise. Significant relationship was found between participants' body weight and their level of knowledge and dietary lifestyle as predictors in regression modal. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among young adults was high. Young adults had a poor score level of knowledge related healthy diet and physical exercises. Majority of them had unsatisfactory lifestylepattern including dietaryand physical activity. Finally, it is recommended to develop and implement effective weight management intervention that is appropriate to young adults to adopt healthy lifestyle.