Lifestyle Practices among Obese Adolescents and Adults Batanguenos

Bella  P. Magnaye,; Janet  J. Gui,; Marecel  B. Magboo,

Lifestyle Practices among Obese Adolescents and Adults Batanguenos

Bella P. Magnaye | Janet J. Gui | Marecel B. Magboo

Abstract:

This quantitative research investigates the impact of lifestyle factors on the physical and psychological health outcomes in obese individuals. The study compares the lifestyle practices between obese adolescents and adults, emphasizing the significance of diet, physical activity, sleep, and vices on obesity's health implications. Data were collected from 150 respondents, comprising both adolescents and adults with obesity. Statistical analyses, including t-tests, were utilized to decipher the direct correlation between lifestyle habits and the development of obesity-related physical and psychological effects. The findings demonstrate a highly significant influence of diet, activity, and exercise on both physical and psychological health in obese adolescents, while for obese adults, diet, activity, and sleep patterns were recognized as significant factors for psychological effects only. The study underscores that improper lifestyle practices, including unhealthy diet, insufficient exercise, and substance abuse, substantially elevate the risk of obesity onset and exacerbate existing cases. Notably, sleep patterns did not show a considerable impact on the physical aspects of obesity within the population studied. The conclusions reveal that lifestyle practices are critical in the onset and progression of obesity, potentially leading to severe health complications. Hence, the study recommends that health workers and local governments initiate targeted health promotion activities, body weight consciousness campaigns, and monitoring programs that focus on lifestyle modification to combat obesity.

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