THE EFFECT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME ON FOOD CRAVINGS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS IN YOUNG COLLEGE GIRLS
Abstract
This research participated 360 young girls between 17-26 years old. Data was collected questionnaire technique. First menstrual age was 13.32±1.29 years old and average body mass index was 20.49±2.68 kg/m2 in girls. Physiological, psychological and behavioral changes in three phases of menstrual cycles (during, before and after menstruation). But especially girls had got anxiety (78.1%), acne (71.1%), and uneasiness (63.6%). Craving to sugar, sweet, chocolate, dessert with milk, increase in food consumption before menstruation was observed. Also weight gain was observed because of fluid retention and changes of their physical activity levels. Their physical activity levels were decreased (77.0%). As a result girls and women were consulting about premenstrual syndrome to experts.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Medicine
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Nevin Şanlıer
GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Türkiye
Nurcan Yabancı
This is me
ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Türkiye
Publication Date
July 1, 2004
Submission Date
March 5, 2004
Acceptance Date
May 10, 2004
Published in Issue
Year 2004 Volume: 9 Number: 3