Study of eating attitudes self esteem and body composition in relation to physical activity status among college teachers

Abstract

Physical activity is the key strategy for reducing risk of chronic diseases. Regular physical activity is beneficial for one s physical, mental health and wellbeing. Eating is vital in life and a major determinant of health. Eating disorders are associated with a number of psychological and health problems. Eating Disorders are a group of mental and physical illnesses influencing the general population of every age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group which lead to altered consumption or absorption of food, such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa (Erskine et al., 2016). Inactive life style and disordered eating habits are affecting the physical and psychological health of people by causing greater level of body fat which leads to deterioration of physical fitness of people. Self-esteem is how we value ourselves; it is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects every aspect of our lives such as trust in others, our relationships, our work etc. Self-esteem is an important issue in eating disorders. It has been known that gender, self-esteem, body image, and perceived self-worth seem to be related to dietary habits and eating disorders. Body composition is the key component of health in both individuals and populations. Body composition is one measurement that is used to assess your health and fitness level. The association of physical activity with eating attitudes, self esteem and body composition has not yet been explored substantially among the teachers. Therefore, an attempt has been made by researcher in the form of present study to find out the association of physical activity with eating attitudes, self esteem and body composition among college teachers. newline