Journal of Obesity and Therapeutics

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Lynn Romejko Jacobs Author

ck.lromejko@mail.smu.edu

Subjects of specialization
Adult fitness

Affiliation
Professor, Southern Methodist University, USA.

Biography

Lynn Romejko Jacobs' prior appointment (1980) to S.M.U. found her developing a passion and interest in adult fitness as the physical supervisor at the Dallas Cardiac Institute working to rehabilitate patients who had undergone heart surgery. She also spent two years as an Athletic Director for the oil corporation, the Western Company of N.A. in Ft. Worth, Texas. These two experiences prepared her for a continued growth in adult fitness and wellness. Lynn joined the faculty at SMU in 1980 as an Assistant Professor and now currently enjoys the appointment of Full Professor.

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Obesity Fitness Expo 2017: Body mass index and body fat in college age males and females: Perception versus reality-Lynn Romejko Jacobs-Southern Methodist University, USA

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Lynn Romejko Jacobs

Objective: This study’s purpose is advancing knowledge about perceptions of healthy body fat and BMI among undergraduate students, examining the relationship between believed and actual body characteristics. Participants: In September 2009, 413 freshmen completed a survey asking students to self-assess body fat percentage, BMI and weight among other questions. Methods: Students were surveyed prior to and after taking body measurements. Regression was used to understand how different categories predicted level of accuracy in students’ assessments. Results: Findings suggest students less accurately estimated BMI than body fat percentage. Interactions suggest females and males differ in estimation accuracy and this varied by fat categories. Additionally, 90% of students believed... view more»

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