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Assessment of the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in Physically Active and Sedentary Adult Women
ISSN: 1929 - 5634
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Assessment of the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in Physically Active and Sedentary Adult Women
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/1929106745634
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Abstract
To assess the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the nutritional status of physically active and sedentary adult women. This case-control study included 60 women, aged 18 to 35 years, recruited from two fitness centers or from an outpatient nutrition clinic. Four evaluations were conducted, on the follicular and luteal phase in two months. Questionnaires were applied to collect information about the socioeconomic condition and PMS symptoms. Weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index. Electrical bioimpedance was used to determine body composition, and food consumption was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. The Student's t test and Chi-square test were applied to compare means and proportions between the groups. The occurrence of PMS was observed in 63.3% of women in the physically active group and 86.7% of participants in the sedentary group (p=0.074). Analysis of results relative to food consumpt...
