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09 / 01 / 2023

 


A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Nirmalya Manna, Pratibha Das, Meghali Marak, Sudipta Das, Debasis Das.


Abstract
Background: A lot of comorbid conditions and health problems result from unhealthy dietary habit and sedentary lifestyle in all age group, but more among geriatric population. Due to progressive fragility, weakness, and comorbidities, there is gradual decrease in overall physical activity in elderly which again leads to different health problems and this vicious cycle is going on. There was scarcity of evidences related to dietary pattern and physical activity of elderly population particularly in West Bengal.

Aim and Objectives: The present study was conducted for estimating the physical activity level of the study participants and to determine its relationship with the sociodemographic profile and dietary consumption pattern.

Materials and Methods: Observational descriptive cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted in Geriatric Outpatient Department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, from August 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022, among 124 participants aged 60 years and above attended OPD in first 2 months of study period. IPAQ-SF questionnaire was used for assessment of physical activity. Analysis was done in Microsoft Excel and SPSS (version 20) software.

Results: Larger proportion (52.4%) participants belonged to HEPA active (Category 3) according to physical activity status. Age of the participant, place of residence and socioeconomic status and consumption of green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits, flesh food and egg, milk and milk products, and sugar and jaggery were significantly associated with physical activity.

Conclusion: In the present study, significant proportion (32.3%) was minimally active which should be dealt properly. Physical activity should be promoted to all elder persons as a part of healthy lifestyle.

Key words: Physical Activity; Dietary Consumption; Geriatric Population


 
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Manna N, Das P, Marak M, Das S, Das D. A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(2): 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022


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Manna N, Das P, Marak M, Das S, Das D. A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=133493 [Access: March 14, 2024]. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022


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Manna N, Das P, Marak M, Das S, Das D. A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(2): 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



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Manna N, Das P, Marak M, Das S, Das D. A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2023), [cited March 14, 2024]; 13(2): 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



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Manna, N., Das, . P., Marak, . M., Das, . S. & Das, . D. (2023) A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (2), 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



Turabian Style

Manna, Nirmalya, Pratibha Das, Meghali Marak, Sudipta Das, and Debasis Das. 2023. A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (2), 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



Chicago Style

Manna, Nirmalya, Pratibha Das, Meghali Marak, Sudipta Das, and Debasis Das. "A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Manna, Nirmalya, Pratibha Das, Meghali Marak, Sudipta Das, and Debasis Das. "A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13.2 (2023), 397-403. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Manna, N., Das, . P., Marak, . M., Das, . S. & Das, . D. (2023) A cross-sectional study on assessment of physical activity and dietary consumption pattern among geriatric population attending geriatric outpatient department of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (2), 397-403. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.12609202203012022