Author(s):
Hemashree J, Gayathri R, Vishnupriya V
Email(s):
hshree0@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00213.4 
Address:
Hemashree J1, Gayathri R2, Vishnupriya V3
1I BDS, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai– 600077
2Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai – 600077
3Associate Professor, Department Of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai – 600077
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 9,
Issue - 8,
Year - 2016
ABSTRACT:
AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To assess the diet and physical activity variations in students during exams among the age group of 17 to 20 years studying in a dental school.
BACKGROUND: Physical activity and diet play a pivotal role in student’s life during examination. A population based survey was conducted among 100 students in a dental school. This survey includes a questionnaire to assess the parameters involved in physical activity and dietary behaviour. The survey questionnaire is administered to the students using survey planet link.
REASON: To assess the dietary changes and role of physical activity during examinations this will create awareness about healthy exercise and dietary lifestyle modifications.
RESULTS: The survey was done and it indicated the preference of diet and physical activity of students during exams varied according to each of them.
Cite this article:
Hemashree J, Gayathri R, Vishnupriya V. Assessment of Physical Activity and Diet during Examinations among Students in a Dental School. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2016; 9(8):1123-1127. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00213.4
Cite(Electronic):
Hemashree J, Gayathri R, Vishnupriya V. Assessment of Physical Activity and Diet during Examinations among Students in a Dental School. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2016; 9(8):1123-1127. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2016.00213.4 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2016-9-8-22