Nutritional and Blood Pressure Profile and Its Correlates: The Case of Benguet State University Employees, Philippines
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Experts have identified the increasing trend of overnutrition and are recommending the implementation of an appropriate nutrition action plan based on sound and extensive research data. In support of this, the study evaluated the nutritional status and blood pressure of employees in Benguet State University vis-a-vis their work performance ratings, as part of developing a nutritional plan for the agency. Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were used as indicators of the nutritional status. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather the socioeconomic profile of the 116 randomly selected employees. The majority were in their peak of productive years, females, non-teaching, college graduates, co-breadwinners, have served for >10 years, and are of outstanding work performance based on the University’s performance evaluation instrument. The analysis revealed that half of the employees had normal body mass indices, the rest being overweight (42%), and obese (8%). Mean waist circumference and waist-hip ratio, however, did not indicate abdominal adiposity. Only one-fifth (20%) had blood pressure readings within the normal range despite the use of medications. Education, religion, and family income were correlated with BMI. Sex and household size were associated with WHR while sex and family income correlate with high blood pressure. Work performance rating, on the other hand, did not correlate significantly with the nutritional status of the employees. The study hopes that these data will help guide the crafting of a holistic wellness program of the University to avert overweight, obesity, and high blood pressure.
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