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Study of the system of interrelations between nutrition, physical activity, morphology and self-esteem in two samples of Moscow University students

Bakholdina V.Yu., Blagova K.N.

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Department of Anthropology, Leninskie Gory, 1, 12, Moscow, 119234, Russia

Bakholdina Varvara Yurievna, D.Sc., Prof.; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-3320-1445; vbaholdina@mail.ru; Blagova Kseniya Nikolaevna; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2621-7358; ksenyabobrovamsu@gmail.com.

Abstract

Material and methods. The total sample was divided in two age groups, which allowed analyze the age dynamics of the studied indicators. We employed the data of a standard anthropometric investigation, as well as data of the self-esteem scale of T. Dembo and S. Y. Rubinstein. For the purpose of studying the characteristics of nutrition and physical activity of students method of daily reproduction of nutrition, calculation of its calorific and content of the main nutrients, and the assessment of energy consumption of sports, walking and other activity was applied. Results. In all age-and-sex samples significant associations were found between body sizes, basic nutrients and sports. Gender and age differences were identified in dieting and non- dieting, and in the associations of dieting with self-esteem. In both male age samples differences in the nutrition of dieters and non-dieters were statistically significant. The age-related positive trend in students’ self-esteem and gender differences in this indicator were revealed. Discussion. The results obtained can be considered as evidence of a more conscious and purposeful attitude of males to their nutrition and physical status, as well as possible evidence of the use of unbalanced diets by females in the younger sample. Males are more likely to realize their intentions to follow a diet, which is for them one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Conclusion. The results of the work allow us better understand the complex system of interrelations between the morphological status, nutrition, physical activity and psychological well – being of young males and females – the students of Moscow University.

Keywords

anthropology; nutrition; morphological status; self-esteem; diet; nutrients; physical activity

DOI: 10.32521/2074-8132.2020.2.041-054

Цит.: Bakholdina V.Yu., Blagova K.N. Study of the system of interrelations between nutrition, physical activity, morphology and self-esteem in two samples of Moscow University students // Moscow University Anthropology Bulletin (Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seria XXIII. Antropologia), 2020; 2/2020; с. 41-54