Assignment-No-4-Literature-Review-Matrix.docx

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1. Year Author Title Journal/Publisher Research
Purpose/Objectives
Methodology Key Findings Conclusion Recommendation
2016 Grygiel-Go´rniak,
B.; Tomczak, A.;
Krulikowska, N.;
Przysławski, J.;
Seraszek-Jaros,
A.; Kaczmarek,
E.
Physical Activity,
Nutritional Status,
and Dietary Habits
of Students of a
Medical University
Springer Nature Estimate the
relationship between
nutritional status,
dietary habits, and
level of physical
activity in a group of
young adults studying
at the Faculty of
Pharmacy at Poznan
University of Medical
Sciences with focus
on the prophylaxis of
non-communicable
diseases.
Design:
Quantitative
Research Instrument:
Questionnaire; Bodystat 1500
analyzer (BIA method)
Respondents
(no. & group):
151 (90 females and 61
male) students from the
Pharmacy Faculty of Medical
University
It was found that
the daily food
rations of female
and male
students were
improperly
balanced and
characterized by
high amount of
total and animal
protein,
phosphorus,
vitamin A,
cholesterol, and
insufficient
intake of
carbohydrates,
dietary fiber, and
vitamin C.
The daily food
rations of both
male and female
students were
improperly
balanced. Higher
body mass
primarily caused
by the intake of
proteins, fat,
phosphorus, and
cholesterol.
These findings
solidify the need
to modify the
dietary habits of
the students to
prevent the
developement of
non-
communicable
diseases. The
emphasizes the
need for
Modify the dietary
habits of students
and monitor them
to prevent the risk
of developing non-
communicable
diseases in the
future.

2. Sampling procedure:
Random Sampling
increased
physical activity
among the
students to
promote good
health status.
Year Author Title Journal/Publisher Research
Purpose/Objectives
Methodology Key Findings Conclusion Recommendation

3. 2022 Kljajević, V.;
Stanković, M.;
Đorđević, D.;
Trkulja-Petković,
D.; Jovanović, R.;
Plazibat, K.;
Oršolić, M.;
Čurić, M.; Sporiš,
G.
Physical Activity
and Physical
Fitness among
University Students
—A Systematic
Review
International
Journal of
Environmental
Research and
Public Health
The study aims to
analyze the physical
activity levels and
fitness among
university students,
focusing on their
health implications.
Design:
The research design of the study titled
"Physical Activity and Physical Fitness
among University Students—A
Systematic Review" is characterized
as a systematic review. This design
involves a structured approach to
aggregating and synthesizing findings
from various studies focused on the
physical activity and fitness levels of
university students.
Research Instrument:
Systematic review of existing
literature.
Respondents
(no. & group):
The systematic review analyzed
21 studies with a total of 7,306
university students from various
faculties, both male and female.
Group sizes ranged from 20 to
2,324 participants.
Sampling procedure:
The review
found that
physical activity
levels were
generally low
among
university
students,
contributing to
various health
issues,
including
obesity and
mental health
problems.
Enhancing
physical
activity
among
university
students is
essential for
improving
their overall
health and
well-being.
Universities should
implement
programs
promoting physical
activity to improve
students' fitness
levels and address
related health
concerns.

4. Purposive sampling
Year Author Title Journal/Publisher Research
Purpose/Objectives
Methodology Key Findings Conclusion Recommendation
2015 Downes, L. Physical Activity
and Dietary Habits
of College Students
ScienceDirect To describe the
health behaviors of a
cohort of college
students and to
assess the
relationship between
motivators and
barriers to health
behaviors, BMI, and
demographic
variables.
Design:
Cross-sectional descriptive
correlational survey design
Research Instrument:
Questionnaire
Respondents
(no. & group):
106 College Students
Attending an Annual
Community Health Fair on
The majority of
college students in
the sample did not
meet the
recommended levels
of physical activity
(PA) and healthy
dietary habits (DH).
Specifically, many
students did not
engage in the
recommended 30
minutes of moderate
PA on most days.
Furthermore, the
study highlighted that
participants with
higher scores on the
Motivators scale were
more likely to engage
in regular exercise
NPs in
college
health clinics
are well
positioned to
implement
educational
strategies
and advocate
for policies
that can
improve
health
behaviors
with the goal
of decreasing
long-term
negative
health
outcomes.
Successful
implementation of
health promotion
and disease
prevention will lead
to a dramatic
decrease in the
cost of health care
over the long term.

5. the University Campus
Sampling procedure:
Convenience Sampling
Procedure
and consume more
fruits and vegetables.
Conversely, higher
scores on the
Barriers scale were
associated with lower
physical activity and
less healthy eating.
Year Author Title Journal/Publisher Research
Purpose/Objectives
Methodology Key Findings Conclusion Recommendation
2024 Ferozi, S.,
Tenja, A. N.,
Bakshi, N.
Assessment of
nutritional status,
physical fitness
and physical
activity of school
going adolescents
(12–15 years) in
Delhi
Pubmed Central To assess the
nutritional status,
physical fitness, and
physical activity of
adolescents.
Design:
Cross-sectional Design
Research Instrument:
The study utilized an e-
questionnaire to gather
data on participants'
general profiles and
lifestyle-related factors,
including physical activity
and dietary habits. Physical
fitness was measured
using a battery of tests
adapted from
FITNESSGRAM, while the
Physical Activity
Questionnaire for
Adolescents (PAQ-A)
assessed participants'
The study revealed that a
significant portion of the
participants, specifically
19%, were classified as
overweight, while 6%
were categorized as
obese. A substantial
majority, comprising 74%
of the participants, were
identified as physically
inactive, and 15%
exhibited elevated levels
of body fat. The data also
showed that participants
demonstrated a lower
intake of energy,
carbohydrates, iron, and
calcium compared to
established dietary
recommendations;
Physical activity scores
showed a negative
association with the
The study
reported poor
nutritional
status, physical
fitness, and
physical activity
among
adolescents,
highlighting
three key
distinctions that
warrant
attention. First, it
indicates that
there is an
urgent need to
enhance both
physical fitness
and physical
activity levels in
this cohort.
Second, it
stresses the
significance of
To boost
adolescent’s overall
health: (1) It is
essential to design
programs that
promote good
nutrition,
encouraging them
to adopt healthy
eating habits and
make informed
dietary choices. (2)
Adolescents must
be driven to
integrate adequate
physical fitness and
activity regimens
into their daily
routines,
emphasizing the
benefits of regular
exercise and an
active lifestyle.

6. levels of physical activity.
Dietary intake was
evaluated through a
specialized diet-calculating
software in conjunction with
a two-day, 24-hour dietary
recall method, providing a
comprehensive picture of
nutritional consumption. To
explore the relationships
between various lifestyle
factors, nutrient intake, and
physical fitness with body
fat percentage, body mass
index (BMI), and other
dependent variables, the
researchers employed
multiple regression
analysis, allowing for a
nuanced understanding of
how these elements
interact and influence
health outcomes.
Respondents
(no. & group):
One hundred
adolescents aged 12 to
15 years from a
government and an
aided school in North
Delhi.
Sampling procedure:
intake of macronutrients,
indicating that higher
levels of physical activity
corresponded with
improved dietary habits;
Only 26% of adolescents
engaged in sufficient
levels of physical activity,
with a negative
correlation identified
between physical activity
levels and the intake of
energy, protein, and fat;
Additionally, a multiple
regression analysis
revealed that an increase
of one unit in cell phone
usage was associated
with an increase in body
fat percentage of 11.64
units; The results further
demonstrated that
adolescents scored lower
on various fitness
assessments, and a
significant negative
correlation was observed
between physical activity
levels and the intake of
energy, protein, and fat.
improving
nutritional status
in order to
promote general
health and
development.
Finally, the
study
emphasizes the
importance of
lifestyle factors
in influencing
these variables,
outlining the
necessity for
comprehensive
measures that
promote
physical activity,
fitness, and
correct food
consumption to
assure
adolescents'
well-being.

7. Purposive sampling