Somatical and health changes of students of ELTE TÓK during their university years

Abstract

The aim of our survey is to foster university students to change their unhealthy lifestyle. Students of ELTE TÓK were examined with InBody 720 body composition analyzer in the first and last year of their education. The semi-longitudinal survey was carried out from 2012 to 2018 with a sample of 587 female students aged between 18 and 25. Examination shows that the body mass significantly increased with fat surplus. Protein, mineral, water and lean body mass were unchanged; body fat mass and obesity degree increased. The placement of fat is interesting: visceral fat increasement is notable. That can be verified with their larger circumferences and increase of abdominal obesity degree. BMI also changed: students with normal nutritional status went to overweight category, their fitness score decreased. Results call our students’ attention to the importance of physical activity and healthy nutrition.