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Evaluation of Physical Activity Status among University Malaysia Terengganu<br />

Students<br />

Syahidatul Nur Najihah Binti Abd Karim<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Khairil Shazmin Binti Kamaruddin<br />

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition)<br />

School of Food Science and Technology<br />

The prevalence of sedentary behavior have brought an issue of increased risk factor for<br />

developing non-communicable diseases. The main objective of this study is to evaluate<br />

the physical activity status and sedentary behavior among UMT students. Comparison of<br />

physical activity level according sociodemographic profile as well as the relationship<br />

between physical activity level and BMI will also be determined. This cross – sectional<br />

study will be conducted among 170 students from UMT. International Physical Activity<br />

Questionnaire (IPAQ) will be distributed to measure the physical activity level, body<br />

weight and height will be measured to determine BMI. Independent t – test and Pearson<br />

correlation will be used for comparison of physical activity level and relationship between<br />

physical activity and BMI respectively. This study will provide information regarding<br />

understanding of physical activity status among UMT students.<br />

1212 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY

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