The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and the Physical Activity Level in Adolescents
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Objective. e objective of this research is to analyse the relationship between the perceived body mass index and physical
activity in adolescents. Method. A total of 605 adolescent students between 12 and 15 years old participated. e variables for
perceived weight, height and physical activity level were assessed using a self-report questionnaire. Results. e results showed
signicant associations between the perceived body mass index and the physical activity level. e regression analysis showed that
the perceived body mass index serves to predict the physical activity level. e analysis of covariance, demonstrated the existence
of signicant differences between overweight and obese adolescents versus those of normal weight. Conclusion. It has been shown
that adolescents who perform less PA are more likely to be overweight.
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