ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY STATUS AMONG MALE STUDENTS OF COHORT 50, FACULTY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

Abstract

Through a survey on overweight and obesity among male students of cohort 50, Faculty of Physical Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, the results showed 15 cases, with 14.71% overweight and 7.35% obese. Analysis indicated that heredity, unhealthy dietary habits, and sedentary lifestyle were the main causes. Accordingly, we proposed appropriate interventions, including adopting a scientific diet with diverse fresh, nutrient-rich foods, healthy cooking methods (boiling, steaming, grilling), ensuring three main meals and one snack per day, and eliminating unhealthy eating habits to provide sufficient but not excessive energy for sports training. At the same time, a scientific exercise regimen was designed, including Body Combat, HIIT, team sports (football, basketball), and resistance training (plank, squat, burpee) to utilize excess calories and improve weight loss effectiveness.