IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Physical Activity among Kashmiri Urban Women during Winter and Summer

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Sumaya, Naheed Vaida , Nilofer Khan

Abstract

The aim of the study is to find out the physical activity among Kashmiri urban women during winter and summer. The main objectives of the study are to assess the Physical Activity Index - Urban Women (winters & summers). The data was collected through a questionnaire from a sample of 400 Kashmiri women. The results revealed that the Physical activity based on the occupation/physical exercise (hrs/week) in winters: Majority (46.7%) were found to be inactive followed by 24.2% who were moderately inactive, 16.13% were moderately active and only 12.9% were active. While as during summer, 41.93% were found to be moderately inactive followed by 25% who were moderately active, 20.97% were found active and 12.10% were inactive. A substantial difference was observed in physical activity levels during summer and winter season.

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