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Physical Activity Levels and Body Mass Index in a sample
of Working-Age Population

Angelka Pešterac-Kujundžić, Aleksandra Aleksić, Danilo Vujičić, Nenad Nedović,
Stevan Jovanović
Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, College of Health Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia
Introduction: Physical activity levels and body mass index (BMI) are important indicators
of health and well-being, particularly among the working-age population. The Baecke
questionnaire is commonly used to assess physical activity levels across various do-
mains, while BMI provides insight into nutritional status. This study aimed to investi-
gate the relationship between physical activity levels, as measured by the Baecke ques-
tionnaire, and BMI in a sample of working-age individuals.
Methods: A sample of 40 working-age (mean age 20.29 years) individuals was recruited
for the study. Participants completed the Baecke questionnaire to assess physical activ-
ity levels, focusing on the leisure and sports indices. BMI was calculated using standard
height and weight measurements. Data were analyzed to determine average scores
for the leisure and sports indices, as well as mean and mode BMI values for the group.
Results: The results revealed higher average values for the leisure index (3.09) com-
pared to the sports index (2.56), indicating greater engagement in leisure activities
among participants. However, the most frequent value achieved by group members
was higher on the sports index (3.5), suggesting predominant involvement in organ-
ized sports. Median BMI value was 20.7 and mean BMI values approached the upper posterji | poster presentations
limit of normal values (24.28), indicating overall adequate nutritional status.
Discussion and Conclusions: The findings highlight the complexity of physical activity
patterns among the working-age population, with individuals showing a mix of leisure
and sports-related activities. The predominant engagement in organized sports sug-
gests potential benefits for physical fitness and health. Additionally, the BMI results in-
dicate generally adequate nutritional status within the group. Overall, these findings
underscore the importance of promoting both physical activity and healthy nutrition
among the working-age population to support optimal health and well-being. Further
research is warranted to explore the long-term implications of these findings and to
develop targeted interventions for improving health outcomes in this demographic.
Keywords: Baecke questionnaire, sport, leisure

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