A Cross-Sectional Study of Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Biochemical Parameters, and in Adolescents from Western Mexico

Authors

    Maria Zepeda-Fuentes Faculty of Medicine, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, México.
    Pedro Julián Flores-Moreno Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, Mexico.
    Fabián Rojas-Larios Faculty of Medicine, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, México.
    Claudia Ivette Gamboa-Gómez Biomedical Research Unit, Mexican Social Security Institute, 100 Conoes Street, Victoria de Durango, 34077, Durango, México.
    José E. Del Río-Valdivia Faculty of Medicine, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, México.
    Carlos Eduardo Barajas-Saucedo Clinical Analysis Laboratory. Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Colima, Kilometer 9 Highway, Colima - Coquimatlán, 28400, Colima, Mexico.
    Luis Jaime Orozco-Milanez * Faculty of Medicine, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, México. lorozco2@ucol.mx
    Israel Perez-Palafox Faculty of Medicine, University of Colima, 333 University Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, México.
    Diego Rodolfo Solorio-Carrillo General Directorate of Physical Culture and Sport, University of Colima, s/n Gonzalo de Sandoval Avenue, Colima, 28040, Colima, Mexico.

Keywords:

Adolescents, Biochemical Parameters, Body Composition, Fat Mass, Lean Mass, Physical Activity

Abstract

Objective: Physical inactivity is associated with excessive fat mass accumulation, increasing the risk of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and the development of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate body composition, biochemical parameters, and physical activity levels among adolescents in western Mexico.

Methods: A total of 58 adolescents (16.4 ± 0.71 years) participated in this study. Physical activity levels were assessed using the 27-item International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, participants were classified as inactive (<420 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity [MVPA]) or active (≥420 minutes/week of MVPA). Body composition was assessed using electrical bioimpedance analysis, and biochemical parameters were determined from blood samples.

Results: The findings showed that 38% of the adolescents were physically inactive. Body mass index (BMI) differed significantly between active (24.8 ± 5.25) and inactive adolescents (21.7 ± 4.13) (p = 0.021). Regarding biochemical parameters, total protein levels were significantly higher in the active group (79.30 ± 4.64) compared with the inactive group (76.86 ± 4.26) (p = 0.050).

Conclusion: The present study highlights the importance of engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to maintain healthy body composition and reduce risk factors associated with metabolic and cardiovascular diseases among adolescents.

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Published

2026-05-06

Issue

2026: In Press

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How to Cite

Zepeda-Fuentes, M. ., Flores-Moreno, P. J., Rojas-Larios, F., Gamboa-Gómez, C. I., Del Río-Valdivia, J. E., Barajas-Saucedo, C. E., Orozco-Milanez, L. J., Perez-Palafox, I., & Solorio-Carrillo, D. R. (2026). A Cross-Sectional Study of Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Biochemical Parameters, and in Adolescents from Western Mexico. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health. https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/Intjssh/article/view/5008