Approval Sheet This research paper entitiled EATING BEHAVIORS AND LIFESTYLE FACTORS: ITS IMPLICATION TO HEALTH AND

WELLNESS, prepared by Al II G. Cabrera, Gerard delas Alas, Therese Raceli V. Jandayan, Kristine Joy A. Ostrea, Gysyl Marie B. Parreno, Queenie Kaye Lou F. Pasa, Marian Vida Q. Patrimonio, Shiena Esther V. Sevilla, in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the course Nursing 40 (Introduction to Nursing Research) in the College of Nursing has been examined, accepted, and approved for presentation.

Mrs. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez, BSN, RN, MAT Nursing 40 Instructor Ms. Charisse Marie C. Raagas, BSN, RN, MAN Level III Clinical Instructor Ms. Glenda P. De Vera, BSN, RN, MAN Level IV Clinical Instructor

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the course of Nursing 40 (Introduction to Nursing Research) in the College of Nursing.

March 2011

Dr. Ramona Heidi C. Palad, BSN, RN, PhD, MAN, MAed Dean, College of Nursing

Acknowledgement The researchers would like to thank the following people who extended generosity in the completion of this work. To the nursing student respondents, for providing the information that were needed for this study. To Ms. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez, RN, MAT, the researchers would like to convey gratitude for the guidance in the process of completing this research study; in giving the researchers the opportunity to sharpen their knowledge and apply what they have learned. To the College of Nursing Dean, Dr. Ramona Heidi C. Palad, and the rest of the faculty and staff for sharing time and effort just to give this opportunity to learn varied function as future nurses. To the panelists, Ms. Arlita Amapola Minguez, Ms. Charisse Marie Raagas, and Mrs. Glenda de Vera, who have contributed to the improvement of many of the aspects of the study. To the statistician, Mr. Archie D. Bunani, for his contributions in the study particularly on the computations of the results. To the nutritionists, Ms. Nita Semprun, Ms. Shereen Sumile and Ms. Colleen Solis, for their contributions in the validation of the questionnaires used for this study. To Xavier University, to whom the researchers owe a lot for molding them to become Atenean nurses who embody conscience, competence, and commitment in their profession. To the researchers colleagues, of which each member did his/her part in every aspect of the proposal. None of this would have been possible if not for their cooperation and unity.
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And most especially to God Almighty for bestowing the gift of knowledge, patience and perseverance, as well as the grace and inspiration to move further and accomplish individual tasks successfully.

The Researchers

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The study was conducted to determine the eating behaviors and lifestyle factors that may influence the variations of the classes of obesity among obese respondents of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Main Campus, and to determine if there are significant relationships on the classes of obesity if the respondents were grouped according to each of the two factors. Twenty (20) respondents were chosen using the purposive sampling. This descriptive comparative study involved a collection of data at only one point in time. The instrument used was a validated self administered questionnaire. For descriptive analysis, the data gathered were arranged and presented in a frequency distribution table to evaluate what eating behaviors and lifestyle factors most likely influence the respondents. To test the significance of the relationships between the classes of obesity when the respondents were grouped according to their eating behaviors and lifestyle factors, the hypothetical mean weight and the Pearson rho coefficient statistical methods were used. Findings of the study have shown that most dominant eating behavior was binge eating followed by skip meal eating and was dominant to females than males, lifestyle factors are focused on activity level with higher incidence among females than males. The dominant BMI Class of the respondents was Class I with an average of 30.92 kg/m 2. Lastly, no relationship was established to any of the profile of the respondents. Nevertheless, relationship was apparent with the Classes of Obesity based on BMI set by the researchers.

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Approval Sheet Acknowledgement Abstract List of Figure List of Tables List of Appendices Chapter 1 Introduction of the Study Background of the Study Conceptual Framework Statement of the Problem Significance of the Study Scope and Limitations of the Study Definition of Terms 2. Review of Related Literature Obesity General Factors that Affect Obesity Eating Behaviors Lifestyle Factors Activity Level Alcohol Consumption ix x

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Smoking Habits Pathophysiology of Obesity Effects of Obesity Methods of Measuring Obesity Summary 3. Research Methodology Research Design Research Setting Sampling Procedure Instrument Scoring Data Gathering Procedure Statistical Tools 4. 5. Presentation, Interpretation, Analyses Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations Summary of the Study and Findings Conclusions Recommendations Bibliography Appendices

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List of Figure Figure 1 Relationship between Eating Behaviors and Lifestyle Factors
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List of Tables Table 1 2 Profile of the Respondents Eating Behaviors of Respondents

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Lifestyle Factors of Respondents Class of Obesity of Respondents Relationship between Eating Behaviors and Lifestyle Factors of Respondents

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Relationship between Eating Behaviors and Lifestyle Factors as to Profile and BMI

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List of Appendices Appendix A B Letter for Validation of Questionnaire Informed Consent

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Questionnaire Statistical Formula

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