2023, Volume 17, Issue 2
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RekordDetermination of the Internet addiction among students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences and its association to physical activity(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28)Background. The aim of this study was to determine the Internet addiction level of university students and to investigate if there is an association between the Internet addiction and physical activity (PA). Material and methods. A total of 1419 participants studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences (n=609) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (n=810) volunteered in the study and filled in the Personal Information Form. Data for the Internet addiction and PA level was collected by using Young’s Internet Addiction Scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), respectively. Results. According to the results of the study, the Internet addiction level of university students was mainly asymptomatic (90.3%), and only (9.7%) of all students showed limited symptoms. None of the students fell into the category of pathological Internet users in both faculties. The results revealed that 64.8% of the participants were found to be inactive, whereas only 35.2% of the students were physically active. According to the results, 92.3% of students who do high levels of PA were asymptomatic, and only 7.7% of them showed limited symptoms. Conclusions. Although it is believed that young adults use the Internet very actively and are prone to addiction, the results of the study showed that the rate of the Internet addiction symptoms in students is quite low, and none of the students suffer pathological symptoms of using the Internet.
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RekordFlat feet in children: the state of the problem and pedagogical technology of correction(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28)Background. According to the data from the World Health Organization, the condition of children’s feet is unsatisfactory. An effective solution to this problem requires the development of pedagogic and health correction technologies, the basis of which should consist of the joint effort of orthopedists, coaches and the family, founded on the advice of orthopedists, therapeutic swimming and corrective gymnastics. The aim of this research is to study the effectiveness of the technology of orthopedist-coach-parent joint activity in correcting foot problems in children between the ages of 11 and 12. Material and methods. The condition of the locomotor system in children was assessed using the plantographic method. In order to correct foot disorders, a program was developed whose effectiveness was studied in a scientific pedagogical experiment. Results. As a result of the pedagogical experiment, the indicators of the first degree of flat feet of all 5 children in the experimental group were significantly reduced, and no significant improvement was recorded in the control group. Conclusions. The results of the research showed that the correction of deviations in the locomotor system is more effective if it is carried out as a result of collaboration between the orthopedist, a coach and parents, using therapeutic swimming and corrective gymnastics, as well as maintaining the orthopedic regime.
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RekordEffect of zero calorie drinks on sensory-specific satiety(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28)Background. Both the problem of obesity and the fashion for being ‘fit’ are prompting food manufacturers to reduce the calorie content of products by replacing sugar with substitutes, among others. It is unclear whether these treatments actually reduce the total energy intake. The aim of the study was to determine whether having a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink would induce sensory-specific satiety and lead to a reduced appetite for dessert. Material and methods. Forty-eight students of the University of Life Sciences in Poznań took part in the study. To determine the significance of the difference in the amount of chocolate consumed when pairing a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink versus sparkling water, a T-test was employed. Results. The results of the T-test proved that pairing a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink, compared to having it with sparkling water, leads to a lower consumption of chocolate for dessert. Conclusions. The results of the study would suggest that people who tend to reach for sugary snacks after a meal can reduce their cravings for sweets by drinking a zero calorie drink with their meal. More research is needed to answer the question of whether this type of satiety persists between meals and whether it leads to a later compensation of energy intake, causing a so-called rebound effect. There is also a risk that the side effects of using certain sweeteners in the long term may outweigh the benefits of temporary appetite suppression.
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RekordUse of low-calorie sweeteners in treating obesity(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28)Reducing body fat through conservative interventions is a frustrating process for obese people, hence the search for additional ways that can help patients persevere with longterm treatment procedures. Although data obtained from scientific studies do not allow for drawing clear conclusions about the use of sweeteners in the treatment of obesity, their appropriate use may prove beneficial. A review of the current literature was conducted to find the answers to the question of where such large discrepancies come from. It allowed for drawing the following conclusions: 1) Obese individuals may differ significantly in their sensitivity to sweet taste and even the sweeteners themselves; 2) The long-term effects of some sweeteners may neutralize the effect associated with short-term sweet appetite relief and even lead to the greater energy intake and/or utilization; 3) Natural sweeteners differ significantly from artificial sweeteners in terms of long-term effects; 4) The psychological effects of the sweeteners use (e.g., the acquiescence effect) may at least partially attenuate their inhibitory effects on food intake. Based on the review, guidance was developed for obesity practitioners and their patients regarding the use of sugar substitutes in fat reduction.
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RekordThe effect of combined action of types of lead nanoparticles and stearates on indicators of the oxidative stress in the body of experimental animals(Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28)Background. The aim of this work was to determine the effect of the combined action of nanoparticles of stearates and lead on the state of lipid peroxidation, antioxidant defense, and the level of circulating immune complexes in experimental rats. Material and methods. Experiments were conducted on four groups of white rats. The first (control) and second groups of animals consumed dechlorinated water from the city water supply. The third and fourth groups of animals consumed water, respectively, with the content of sodium stearate and potassium stearate in a dose of 1/250 LD50. After 40 days of drinking the indicated waters, the animals of the second, third, and fourth groups were orally injected with lead nanoparticles at a dose of 1/250 of the LD50. Results. The combined effect of sodium stearate and lead nanoparticles, potassium stearate, and lead nanoparticles had the character of additive action and potentiation according to most indicators of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant protection. According to the change of the circulating immune complexes indicator in the blood, it had the character of antagonistic action. Conclusions. The studies have shown that, in most indicators of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system, the combined action of lead nanoparticles and stearates had the character of potentiation.