ECE2023 Eposter Presentations Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition (355 abstracts)
Assessment of physical activity levels in a population of obese patients
Mehrez Achwak , Fatma Boukhayatia , Chaima Sdiri , Rahma Khalaf , Sana Khamassi , Salma Mohsen , Asma Ben Brahim , Rym Yahiaoui , Haifa Abdessalam , Kamilia Ounaissa & Chiraz Amrouche
The National Institut of Nutrition of Tunis, Outpatient Department, Tunis, Tunisia
Introduction: The health benefits of physical activity have been demonstrated in many diseases, including obesity. The aim of our study was to assess the physical activity level of obese patients.
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 55 obese patients who consulted the obesity unit of the National Institute of Nutrition in Tunis between March and July 2022. The level of physical activity was assessed by the Ricci and Gagnon questionnaire, which defines an active profile for a score ≥18 points.
Results: The average age was 47 years (14-79) with a female predominance (82%). The average weight was 99±19 kg with an average BMI of 38±6 kg/m². The average waist circumference was 116±15 cm. Of the patients included, 10 were active (18%) and 45 were inactive (82%). The average Ricci and Gagnon score reported by the patients is 13.5±6.9, which is considered inactive. Men were more active than women (P=0.04). Physical activity was associated with fewer articular complications (P=0.02). Physically inactive patients had higher BMI (37 kg/m² vs 36 kg/m², P= 0.04) and higher waist circumstance (117 cm vs 113 cm, P=0.1). Physical activity was associated with better sleep quality assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (P=0.03). Physically active patients had higher HDL cholesterol (1.3 g/l vs 1.1 g/l, P=0.04) and lower fasting blood glucose measure (7.6 mmol/l vs 8.6 mmol/l, P=0.5).
Conclusion: The majority of patients were inactive. Physical activity was associated with a better anthropometric and glycaemic profile, higher HDL cholesterol, and better sleeping quality. These results underline the importance of physical activity in the treatment of obesity. The prescription should be based on an analysis of daily physical activity, medical situation, motivation, barriers, and risks in order to develop an individualized and adapted program for each patient.
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