| Sumari: | Background Obesity is a growing health problem in Asian countries and worldwide. Obesity is
associated with chronic health consequences like cardiovascular diseases. One of the risk factors
thought to be associated with cardiovascular disease is low level of physical activity.
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the association between physical activity
level and total body fat percentage among Asian female university students in an international
setting as Asian University for Women.
Method Global Physical Activity Questionnaire version 2 was used to collect data from 365
undergraduate university students (mean age 21.5, SD = 2.2) from Asian University for Women.
The three-site skinfold test was used to measure and calculate the total body fat percentage, and a
standard questionnaire was used to obtain anthropometric measurements and weight gain
associated factors.
Results BMI and body fat percentage were mildly correlated (r = 0.47, p < 0.001). Physical
activity was inversely correlated with body fat percentage (r = -0.69, p < 0.001). History of
diabetes and thyroid, and usage of contraceptives and antidepressants were not significantly
associated with body fat percentage.
Conclusion In this sample of female university students, physical activity was inversely
associated with body fat percentage.
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