ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
How exercise frequency affects BMI: a nationwide cross-sectional study exploring key influencing factors, including dietary behavior.
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- Effects of exercise intervention on body morphology in obese college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Exercise Participation Among Physically Active Adults: A Multidimensional Analysis of Demographic, Anthropometric, Personality, and Behavioral Factors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Short-term effects of haze exposure on clinical and subclinical cardiovascular indicators among adults in Nanjing.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Research progress on the mechanistic impact of single-nucleotide polymorphisms and dietary pattern interactions on overweight and obesity in Chinese adults: a narrative review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
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Abstract
Purpose: Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important indicator for assessing obesity and related health risks. With the rapid socio-economic development and changes in lifestyle, abnormal BMI (such as underweight, overweight, and obesity) has become an increasingly serious public health issue. This study aims to explore the impact of exercise frequency on BMI among Chinese adults aged 19 to 59, and to analyze the role of dietary behaviors in regulating BMI, providing a basis for BMI intervention strategies. Method: The study employs a multi-stage sampling method across 23 provinces, provincial capitals, and four municipalities in China, randomly selecting 120 cities from each region. Online surveys were conducted using Wenjuanxing by trained surveyors. Result: A total of 8,611 individuals participated in the survey. Among them, 1,066 (12.38%) had a BMI < 18.5, 5,354 (62.18%) had a BMI between 18.5 and 23.9, and 2,191 (25.44%) had a BMI ≥ 24. Factors such as gender, age, marital status, monthly household income, smoking, and alcohol consumption significantly affected BMI ( Conclusion: This study highlights the widespread prevalence of abnormal BMI among individuals aged 19 to 59 in China. A single exercise intervention may be insufficient to effectively improve abnormal BMI; thus, it should be combined with strategies aimed at enhancing dietary behaviors.
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