新入学大学生体质指数分布调查

Body Mass Index in University Freshmen

目的调查新入学大学生的体质指数和营养状况.方法统计上海某大学2001 ～ 2003年秋季本专科入学新生2 585例,测得身高、体重、脂肪含量等,按照BMI=体重(kg)/身高2(m2)计算获得BMI值.结果BMI值小于18.5 kg/m2的学生占26.1%,BMI值大于24 kg/m2者占15.6%,其中男生组BMI值小于18.5 kg/m2者人数百分比较女生组少,男生组BMI值大于24 kg/m2者人数百分比较女生组多.结论在新入学大学生中,体型异常者约占总人数的40%,对该人群进行一定的营养指导,并进行长期的随访监测,以期改善其体型与营养状况.

Objective To survey body mass index （BMI） and nutritional statu Among 2 585 university freshmen in Shanghai, 2001--2003, their height and we of ght university freshmen. Methods were measured, and BMI （kg/ m^2） was calculated. The following body weight categories were used to assess nutritional prevalence： overweight （ BMI ≥24 kg/m^2 ） , obesity （ BMI ≥28 kg/m^2 ） and underweight （ BMI 〈 18.5 kg/m^2 ）. Results The percentage of BMI less than 18.5 kg/m^2 or more than 24 kg/m^2 was 26.1% , 15.6% , respectively. The percentage of BMI less than 18.5 kg/m^2 was lower in male than in female, and more than 24 kg/m^2 was much higher in males than in females. Conclusion About 40% freshmen have abnormal BMI. This portion of population requires our best to regard their nutritional counseling and regular interval monitor to improve their body built and nutritional status.