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Metabolic Syndrome at a Predominantly Hispanic Institution among Kinesiology Majors 18-30 Years Old

2015; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 47; Issue: 5S Linguagem: Inglês

10.1249/01.mss.0000476553.91510.e8

1530-0315

Marsha L. Davenport, Juan Marcos González, Eliza Renolla, Daniella Escamilla, Karen S. Chandler, Mark Sanchez, Eric de Castro e Andrade, Abigail Cartagenas, Layne Jorgensen,

Physical Education and Pedagogy

PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among (N=101) Kinesiology Majors at The University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) a predominately Hispanic institution in South Texas. The components of Metabolic Syndrome include low High Density Lipoprotein levels (men ≤ 40 mg/dl and women ≤ 50 mg/dl), elevated triglyceride levels (≥ 150 mg/dl), high fasting glucose levels (≥100 mg/dl), resting blood pressure levels (≥130/85 mmHg), abdominal obesity as measured by a waist circumference for (men ≥ 101.60 inches and women ≥ 88.90 inches). Metabolic Syndrome entails having 3 out of 5 components beyond the normal ranges. Although, not components for Metabolic Syndrome, body composition was measured to quantify percent body fat and lean mass, and hemoglobin A1C was also collected. METHODS: This research was approved through the university Institutional Review Board. Blood pressure was measured using the OMRON HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor. Anthropometric measurements were done over tight fitting clothing. Height and weight were taken with a Detecto Scale. Body composition was determined using the Bod Pod (COSMED). Blood samples were collected at the Student Health Clinic on campus. Blood work was done while fasting (8-12 hrs). RESULTS: Data for males (N=60) include resting blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) (128.70 ± 12.30/77.73 ± 9.09 mmHg), girth measurements (waist, abdomen, hips) (91.42 ± 3.49, 88.09 ± 4.42, 101.54 ± 3.25 cm), height (1.72 ± 0.08 m), total mass (81.91 ± 14.71 kg), lean mass (64.66 ± 9.83 kg), % body fat (20.58 ± 9.13%), triglycerides, HDL, fasting glucose and A1C (91.20 ± 61.02, 52.02 ± 12.51, 88.32 ± 8.02 mg/dL, 5.33 ± 0.29). Data for females (N=41) include resting blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) (107.21 ± 11.18/70.48 ± 8.14 mmHg), girth measurements (waist, abdomen, hips) (77.26 ± 2.74, 78.92 ± 3.59, 97.68 ± 3.19 cm), height (1.62 ± 0.06 m), total mass (63.15 ± 10.81 kg), lean mass (45.52 ± 7.21 kg), % body fat (28.39 ± 8.26%), triglycerides, HDL, fasting glucose and A1C (69.80 ± 27.95, 58.20 ± 14.28, 84.68 ± 6.47 mg/dL, 5.44 ± 0.28). CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate Kinesiology majors at a predominately Hispanic institution were below the ranges for Metabolic Syndrome. In support of these results, Kinesiology majors may have healthier life styles given their major and career choice.