Abstract
Objective: To determine the variance in percent body fat between and within families as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Methods: Percent body fat (%BF) assessed in 95 females, 120 males (included 54 sets of biological siblings) using DXA. Physical activity questionnaire used to assess current physical activity habits in each participant. Results: Variance in %BF between and within families is similar. Amount of television viewing and levels of physical activity can affect %BF. Discussion: A model such as the one derived in this study can be a useful tool in intervention programs implemented to decrease obesity.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Life Sciences; Exercise Sciences
Rights
http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Kelsey, Laurel Anne, "Variance In Percent Body Fat Between And Within Families As Measured By Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 173.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/173
Date Submitted
2004-08-12
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd536
Keywords
television viewing, physical activity, obesity interventions
Language
English