@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7996, title = {Can Physical Activity and Dietary Fat Intake Influence Body Mass Index in a Cross-sectional Correlational Design?}, author = {D.O. Omondi and L.O.A. Othuon and G.M. Mbagaya}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of physical activity and dietary fat intake on Body Mass Index (BMI) of lecturers within a higher learning institutionalized setting. The study adopted a Cross-sectional Correlational Design and included 120 lecturers selected proportionately by simple random sampling techniques from a population of 600 lecturers. Data was collected using questionnaires, which had sections including physical activity checklist adopted from the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), 24-hour food recall, anthropometric measurements mainly weight and height. Analysis involved the use of bivariate correlations and linear regression. A significant inverse association was registered between BMI and duration (in minutes) spent doing moderate intense physical activity per day (r=-0.322, p}, journal = {International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences}, volume = {5}, number = {9}, year = {2011}, pages = {425 - 428}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7996}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/57}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 57, 2011}, }