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I, Ms. Neeti Pandey Roll No. 42090301716 certify that the Project Report/Dissertation (BBA-310)
WOMEN IN DELHI “ is an authentic work carried out by me. The matter embodied in this project
work has not been submitted earlier for the award of any degree or diploma to the best of my
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Countersigned
It is pleasure to acknowledge many people who knowingly and unwittingly helped me, to
complete my project. First of all let me praise God for all the blessings, which carried me
through all those years?
First & foremost , I would like to express my regards to Ms. Neeti Pandey for his constant
encouragement and support. I would also like to express my immense gratitude towards all the
lecturers of our college for providing the invaluable knowledge, guidance , encouragement
extended
during the completion of this project.
I extend my sincere gratitude to all my teachers and guide who made unforgettable contribution.
Due to their sincere efforts I was able to excel in the work entrusted upon me.
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CONTENTS
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1 Certificate (s) -
2 Acknowledgements -
3 Chapter 1: Introduction
Profile of Industry
Objectives of Study
7 Bibliography
8 Appendices
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CHAPTER-1
Health and physical fitness have a vital role in the life of women from time immemorial. The
progress of the Nation lies in the hands of the people, who are healthy and physically fit. Every
individual should develop physical fitness for a happy and effective living. In order to get
Physical activity is essential for the development of wholesome personality of a woman which
would depend upon the opportunities provided for wholesome development of the mental,
physical, social and spiritual aspects. Hence a well organized and properly administered physical
Physical activity throughout the ages has been acclaimed for health and recreation. It provides
fun and enjoyment. It has also provided youthful exuberance and the elderly care. Physical
activity and movements are as old as human existence. It played numerous roles from struggle
A sport is an activity in our lives where pursuits of different movement is achieved through the
total investigation of Neuro – muscular co-ordination. In this modern era, we can see that each
and every individual directly or indirectly related to sports. Modern Physical Education
commonly known as there is sports where pursuit of discipline freely formed such as biological,
Over a decade, the society in general has realized the need for keeping fit and health through
organized physical activity programme. Scientific evidence has made with a clear and that unless
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woman engages herself in organized vigourous physical activity programme, the real benefits
Many researchers strongly support the regular exercises helps one to keep a strong and healthy
and to prevent cardio vascular diseases. Physically fit person, heart beats at a lower rate and
Health, fitness and performance are poorly correlated phenomena. Health is generally defined as
the freedom from disease, fitness strictly relates to a man’s ability to meet the demands of his
Every individual must know the importance of physical fitness. In other words, one must have a
person to understand physical fitness. Physical fitness is the capacity of a person to function
Physical fitness makes you feel mentally sharper, physically comfortable and more with your
body and better able to cope with the demands that every day life makes upon you.
Increased physical fitness not only improves health but improves your performance at work.
Hundreds of American companies have backed with idea financially by employing full time
The benefits of physical fitness are numerous. The person who is physically fit has greater
amount of strength, energy and stamina an improved sense of well being better protection from
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injury because strong well developed muscles safeguard bones, internal organs and joints and
keep moving parts limbers and Improved cardio respiratory function Bucher and Prentice
(1985) It is necessary for every individual to be physically fit to perform their daily work with
ease and to take part in various activities effectively. Everyone should be fit enough through
The primary aim of physical education is not to develop star athletes, winning team of expert
performance but a national vitality with character values and physical fitness. It aims to develop
youth into citizen who have the capacity to enjoy vigour and interesting life. Mathews (1967)
programme and the programme is directed towards achieving the objectives through specific
development exercises as well as games and activities that help to improve physical fitness”.
Ko Ko (1985) says, “General physical fitness is the capacity of the body to perform work to
resist disease and infection and to resist physical stress imposed by such things as heat, cold,
atmospheric pressure changes at high attitude or under water and the forces of jolts and
vibrations”.
Thomas (1962) opines, “Physical fitness is the total fundamental capacity of an individual to
perform a given task”. Exercise is not always performed in a sport or training when you paint
your room or change a flat time you are exercising and when you exercise or number of
important bodily changes influence psychological functioning in every striking ways if you are
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eventually to organize a realistic personal programme of exercise it is important that you
There is no single measure of physical fitness and no single way of achieving it. However, these
are three major qualities which contribute to overall fitness, they are strength, stamina and
flexibility. “The achievement of total fitness depends upon combining these three main strands,
According to Mathews (1967) “Total fitness refers to individual capacity to measure and live
effectively in the environment. AAHPER fitness is that state which characterizes the degree and
which the process is able to function. Fitness is an individual matter. It implies the ability of each
person to live most effectively with potential ability to function and depend upon the physical,
mental, emotional, and social and spiritual components of fitness, all of which are related to each
Physical Fitness:
According to Bucher (1958) Physical fitness is “the ability of an individual to live a full and
balanced life. It involves physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual factors and the capacity
for their wholesome expression”. Physical fitness refers to practical performance of exercise that
calls for the number of experiences, they are the feeling of happiness in the process of correct
performance of movement, feeling of “confidence, self satisfaction, surprise and unhappy in the
It is a positive quality, extending on a scale from death to “abundant life”. All living individuals
have some degree of physical fitness which varies considerably in different people and in the
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same person at different times. It is not as broad in its meaning as ‘total fitness’. It include,
adequate degree of health, posture, physique, proper functioning of vital organs, nutrition, and
good health habits along with an adequate amount of endurance, strength, stamina and flexibility
Many women arrive at a middle age to find that their once tried-and-true weight loss methods no
longer work. For many, this is a time to reassess old practices in regards to diet, exercise and
lifestyle.
Experimenting with new strategies to jump start your weight loss can be challenging but
rewarding. Rather than the fast fixes that may have worked before, middle age requires big shifts
Stay Active:
Middle age is a game changer for most women. Changes in hormonal levels, decreases in muscle
mass and a slower metabolism all contribute to weight gain or a stalled scale. Keeping it off
Staying active or becoming more active is key to keeping your metabolism revved. If you have
slipped into sedentary habits, now is the time to get moving. Walk at every opportunity, whether
it is up a flight of stairs instead of taking elevator or for a 30-minute walk on your lunch break.
Mix in some more physically demanding workouts such as running, cycling, swimming or using
the elliptical machine at the gym. Make sure you work hard and break a sweat. The tougher the
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Add weight training, which builds lean muscle and revs your metabolism to your routine. Do
total-body weight-training workouts each week, take classes at your gym that involve weight
Most importantly, make time for exercise. Don’t let other obligations bite into your exercise
time. Schedule workouts on most days of the week and stick to them, just as you would in a
A healthy diet is more important than ever when you hit middle age. Skipping meals is a bad
idea and, in the long run, will not help you to lose weight. It can even slow your metabolism if
Focus on eating a clean, minimally processed diet including fresh fuits, vegetables, lean protein
and whole grains. Eat regular, balanced meals to keep your metabolism working and avoid
cravings for unhealthy foods. Eating smaller meals more frequently might work better for you.
Eliminate or drastically cut back an artificial ingredient, artificial colors, trans fats, added sugars
and packaged foods. Foods lower on the glycemic index may help keep you full longer and your
blood sugar more stable, helping you to avoid crashes and make better food choices.
Prepare more fresh foods at home ahead of time so you always have something unhealthy to eat
when you come home after a long day. Take a nutritious, calorie-controlled lunch to work
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Manage Stress:
The stress hormone cortisol rises when you experience stress. Your body is designed to
sufficiently manage stress as long as you resolve it in a short period of time. One problem with
living in a modern world is that the stress response is triggered far more often than your body is
equipped to handle.
Middle-aged women tend to have greater stress loads placed upon them. They may be dealing
with raising children, caring for ailing parents and even their own health crises.
Since excess weight and cortisol are linked, learning to manage your daily stress is key.
Meditation, mindful breathing, yoga, massage and acupuncture are well-established ways to
better handle stress and may also assist in your weight loss efforts.
Sometimes, in spite of your best efforts, the scale just won’t budge. Don’t give up your healthy
lifestyle just because the scale may spit back a number you don’t like. Keep eating well and
If it’s been a while since your last comprehensive check-up, now is a good time to schedule an
appointment with your doctor. In some cases, stalled weight loss attempts are due to an
There are overall 4 most common mistakes aging women make and how to avoid them are as
follows:
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After a woman hits 40, you might begin to wonder what this means for her workout program.
What are the best workouts for those in their 40’s and beyond? How should their workout change
There is no question that they do need to adapt their workout over time due to the changing
needs of their body, but contrary to what many women might believe, it doesn’t need to change
that much.
Hands down, the single best workout option for women in their 40’s is going to be a good
resistance training program. It’s incredibly important for women at this age to start with a
strength training workout if they have not yet already because at this age, they are at a higher risk
of losing lean muscle mass. It’s the old principle “use it or lose it”. If they aren’t putting
sufficient stress on your muscles as the weeks pass by, slowly they will grow weaker, which can
Likewise, a woman’s lean muscle mass is the most metabolically active tissue in the body, so the
more muscle a woman loses, the slower her resting metabolic rate will become, which can
One of the biggest reasons why women start to gain weight into their 40’s is because they are
losing the lean muscle that helped keep their daily calorie burn higher. If they aren’t adjusting
their regular food intake to account for this loss of muscle mass, it will result in weight gain.
Additionally, if you are in your 40’s and really looking to transform your body, weight lifting is
the way to do it. While cardio training may help you burn fat, weight lifting will help you
reshape your physique, adding curves and muscle in all the right places.
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Finally, weight lifting is a great choice if you want to combat stress. Between a demanding
career and family obligations, life can get stressful. A good weight lifting session will release a
nice dose of endorphins, helping calm your body and combat that stress.
So how can you get started? First, you’ll want to select the best exercises to make the most of
your time in the gym. Chances are, you’re busy and don’t have hours to train, so you’ll want to
Compound exercises will work multiple muscle groups at once, help you gain functional
strength, and burn the most calories per session. They should be your focus. These include
moves such as bench pressing or push-ups, bent over rows, shoulder presses, squats, lunges,
Focus on these first and foremost, then you can add other exercises such as bicep curls, tricep
extensions, lateral raises, leg extensions, and hamstring curls if you’d like.
You should focus on lifting a heavy enough weight that you are fully fatigued by the time you
finish around 8-10 reps without losing proper form. This will give you both the strength-training
stimulus to help generate more lean muscle mass while keeping your metabolic rate and calorie
burn higher.
Finally, rest for around 30-60 seconds between sets. You don’t want to rest too long or you’ll
lose some of the metabolic boosting effects this workout provides. At the same time, don’t rest
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To help give you an idea how to implement this, lets examine at what a full body workout for
those over 40 would look like. Always begin with a brief five to ten minute warm-up and finish
Here we acknowledge, superset is performing all the reps of one exercise and then directly
moving to the next exercise, doing all the reps of it before taking a rest.
So, if you have not yet started with resistance training, lean towards this style of exercise as you
formulate your workout plan. It will serve you very well both in your 40’s as well as in the years
beyond.
While cardiovascular exercises such as walking, jogging or biking are important for heart and
lung efficiency, it is strength training that provides the benefits that keep your body younger,
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stronger and more functional as each year passes by. If you want to be vibrant and independent
for many more years, this strength, training workout will help you achieve it.
OBJECTIVE
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CHAPTER-2:
Literature review
Fitness has always been a great concern of mankind. Physical fitness from prehistoric to the
The earliest human beings were dependent mainly on their own individual strength, vigour and
vitality for survival. For existence they had to acquire basic skills such as agility, balance,
strength and endurance. Their physical activity was related first to survival activity. They had to
run in search of food, clothing shelter and protection from a hostile environment Barrow and
McGee (1979). They had to prepare themselves to fight with the animals and other enemies.
From time immemorial, the most celebrated countries over the globe which have created glorious
past and famous civilizations of Greeks, Spartan, Athenians, Romans have best owed paramount
importance to the concept of physical fitness of the human body Empire Barrow and Brown
(1988). The great rulers and citizens of the olden times were quite aware of the fact that
physically fit subjects constituted not only a fit country but a healthy one too.
This is not to suggest that fitness testing cannot be a valuable tool in the education of children
and youth. It was the order of those days that physically fit man had survived in the life struggle
and comparatively a weaker man could not succeed in his attempts to establish himself
triumphantly. The old saying ‘Fit or Perish’ was present in Sparta and Athens – during the
Golden Era of Greek history and again in the early centuries of the Roman Empire Nixon and
Jewett (1969).
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The Nation is quite simple. The world’s renowned thinkers have emphasized the importance of
physical fitness in human beings to ensure a productive and meaningful life. It is from
fitness and possession of a robust physique for the Greek citizens. “No citizen has any right to be
an amateur in the matter of physical training; it is a part of his profession as a citizen to keep
himself in good condition, ready to serve his State at a moment’s notice Barrow and Brown,
(1988)”. Plato, the disciple of Socrates and a great philosopher and also twice a winner of
Isthmian games in his youths, observes in his “Republic”, gymnastics as well as music should
receive careful attention in childhood and continue throughout life. He also emphasized the
importance of physical fitness for both men and women. Aristotle stresses that “body and mind”
are closely inter related and interdependent and opines that education of the body must precede
Toynbee wrote that out of the twenty one great civilizations of the past, nineteen of them failed
to survive because of the physical and moral decay from written. John Locke has also affirmed,
“A sound mind in a sound body”, is a short but full description of a happy state in the world. He
that has these two, has a little more to wish for Barrow and Brown (1988).
People throughout the ages were staunch in the belief that the Nation’s status, standard and
destiny were to be decided not by the numerical strength of the people but by the ‘Fit people’.
Health is a universal trait; the World Health Organization defines health as a “state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease.
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Health contributes to general well-being and overall lifestyle. In order for a person to enjoy a
quality of life, good health habits must be achieved because basic health determines what a
There are several factors in a person’s lifestyle that can make them healthy or unhealthy. Basic
diet and nutrition aids a person in many different ways. Eating the correct amount of nutrients is
essential for the body’s proper functioning. Basic nutrition is the fuel that a body needs to
operate.
Ragsdale, Beehr, Grebner and Han (2011) hypothesized that students experience a period of
stress during the week and a period of recovery over the weekend. Three types of recovery
activities were addressed: physical activities, social activities, and low-energy activities such as
reading a book or watching a movie. Students find these types of activities enjoyable because
they help the students to maintain an equilibrium of stress and relaxation. Physical activities keep
the student’s body healthy, social activities givethe students a feeling of support, and low-energy
activities provide the student with rest. Undergraduates from a small Midwestern university were
tested on their well-being after a weekend of recovery activities. Students who engaged in more
weekend recovery activities than students who used weekends to perform stressful tasks such as
Siddique and D’Arcy (1984) studied the relationship between stress and psychological well
being in a study of Canadian adolescents who were 14-17 years of age. The adolescents’ social
stress, life satisfaction, psychological satisfaction, and locus of control orientation were
measured. The results gave evidence that an internal locus of control acts as a buffer in stressful
peer situations, but not in family situations. Family dysfunction caused stress in adolescents
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regardless of locus of control orientation. It is suggested that family problems cause more stress
Health habits. Students’ health habits are related to their perceived level of stress. We examined
four articles on various health habits. Lund, Reider, Whiting and Prichard (2010) studied sleep
and stress in students ages 17-25. Scales used included The Profile of Mood States, The
Subjective Units of Distress Scale, and various inventories measuring sleep quality. Results
suggested that perceived stress was related to poor sleep quality. In fact, perceived stress ranked
higher than caffeine, alcohol, and exercise in predicting decreased quality of a participant’s
sleep. The self-report method used in this study differentiated poor quality sleep from good
quality sleep by noting the number of times participants performed actions such as waking up in
the night, experiencing nightmares, and taking sleeping medicine to help them rest. One
explanation for the results of this study is that young adults in college may not yet have
developed proper coping mechanisms to handle stress, so they have more frequent issues with
Sleep is another major aspect in a person’s health. Not getting enough sleep alters insulin
resistance, which is associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and that can
be very quickly induced by a single night total sleep loss, Ann Insufficient sleep may increase
Insufficient sleep increases a person’s risk of developing serious medical conditions, which
develop over long periods of time and result from a number of factors, such as genetics, poor
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Although scientists have just begun to identify the connections between insufficient sleep and
disease. In his study, Pate et al. discussed the relationship between Sleep deprivation and disease
risk, sleeping fewer than about eight hours per night on regular basis seems to increase the risk of
Most experts have concluded that getting enough high-quality sleep may be as important to
Exercise is another aspect that is important to a person’s health. The health benefits of exercise
are essential for enhancing physical activity and extending healthy life. Being active and doing
regular bodily exercises can prevent major chronic diseases such as heart problems, diabetes,
high blood pressure, back pain, osteoporosis, joint pains, obesity, and other diseases, Huang et
al.
According to the American College Health Association , some of the health benefits of exercise
ensure physical and mental health. It boosts the immune system and exercise promotes proper
Daily exercise and a balanced diet affect overall health and wellness. It is good for the normal
functioning of bones and protection against osteoporosis, it help reduce high blood pressure,
The human body needs to move, the many benefits of exercise prove that the act of fitness is
more than losing weight, exercise can build confidence, reduce and relieve stress, improve
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Healthy and active individuals are generally those with stronger immune system and are less
likely to catch colds and viruses. Research has shown that regular exercise can boost one’s mood
and relieve stress, in addition to all the physical health benefits of exercise, Wallhead et al.
While some individuals participate in regular PA simply for the enjoyment of exercising, others
appear to exercise to attain intrinsic or extrinsic rewards such as losing weight, being more
attractive, or obtaining recognition from significant others (Deci & Ryan, 2008) Previous
research has shown that individuals who exercise out of enjoyment rather than being motivated
by intrinsic or external rewards are more likely to adhere to a specified exercise program (Deci &
Ryan, 2008). Since the goal of health professionals is to promote a continued active lifestyle in
individuals not currently meeting the current PA recommendations, studying the cognitions that
are related to motivation has recently been at the centre of much investigation into understanding
how to promote long-term behavior change. One theory of human motivation that has been
Methodology
Data analysis included frequency distributions, percentages, means and standard deviations. The
questionnaire consists of two sections. The first section requested demographic data including
the student’s gender and age. The second section of the questionnaire consists of nine aspects to
Results
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In response to the questions concerning, the perception of college students regarding healthy
lifestyle, the results of the study illustrates that, the majority of the college students, conduct a
Percentage%
Perform blood test every six months 24.2 75.8 1.76 0.43
Get seven to nine hours of sleep per night 46.3 53.7 1.54 0.5
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Table 2: Shows the perception of middle age women about a healthy lifestyle.
Only (50.0%), admitted that they eat a healthy diet, and (48.7%) agreed that they suffer from iron
deficiency anemia (IDA), (48.0%) of the women eat breakfast daily, while (46.3%) get at least
seven to nine hours of sleep, (40.0%) of women drink 8 glasses of water per day. In addition,
(38.7%) admitted that they suffer from, increased body weight (obesity), and only (34.0%)
exercise frequently.
The study shows that (75.8%) do not take blood test at least every 6 months, and (74.2%) do not
The highest mean value was (1.76) for performing a blood test at least every six months and the
Discussion
It was found that a high percentage of women are unaware about the importance of taking the
routine physical test and blood test at least every six months, to check if they have any medical
problem. Women do not take into account the seriousness of their health behaviors.
Women should focus on consuming a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and getting adequate
amount of sleep, together with exercise and a healthy lifestyle will ensure both physical and
mental health.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being. Many
measure the benefits with critical health numbers, including weight, blood sugar, blood pressure,
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and blood cholesterol. Healthy living is a lifelong effect. The ways to being healthy include
Proper diet
Physical exercise
Personal hygiene
Health education
Safe environment
Physical fitness
Emotions
Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.
It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a
A methodology does not set out to provide solutions - it is, therefore, not the same thing as a
method. Instead, it offers the theoretical underpinning for understanding which method, set of
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methods or so called “best practices” can be applied to specific case, for example, to calculate a
specific result.
RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design is purely and simply the framework of plan for a study that guides the
problem for more precise investigation or of developing the working hypotheses from an
Descriptive Research – Those studies which are concerned with describing the
Hypothesis Testing Research – They are those where the researchers tests the
Research Design
The research design for the study is descriptive in nature. The respondents belonged to New
Delhi. The questionnaire constructed for the study included several questions which were
Probability Sampling
This project has been based on the non-probability, purposive, quota sampling. As in the given
project the sample has been considered specific to pre determined in New Delhi.
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Judgmental sampling: Sample was taken on judgmental basis. The advantage of sampling are
that it is much less costly, quicker and analyse will become easier.
A) Primary Data
Looking into the objectives and information needed, I have chosen following two methods as per
Schedules
Personal Interview.
Scheduler Method
To take personal interview wherever it has been essential. The strategy has been adopted to avoid
the biased information and to spill out the required data from the respondent.
B) Secondary Data
The Secondary data has been mainly collected from different books, magazines, Journals,
Bar chart (Bar charts has been used for comparing two or more values that will be taken
frequencies)
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CHAPTER: 3
Table 1:
Low 54
Moderate 23
High 23
No. of Respondents
60
50
40
30
No. of Respondents
20
10
0
Low Moderate High
Interpretation: 54 percent of respondents have lo, 23% have moderate and 23% have a high
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Ques-2 Do you sleep for about eight hours per night?
Table 2:
Yes 46
No 50
Maybe 8
No. of Respondents
60
50
40
30
No. of Respondents
20
10
0
Yes No Maybe
Interpretation: From the graph above, we can see that 46 percent of the respondents are able to
sleep for about eight hours per night, 50 percent of them don’t , and 8 percent are those which
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Ques-3 What do you most often do for exercise?
Table 3:
Weights 40
Walking 8
Running 10
Swimming 20
Dancing 24
Pilates 10
Yoga 30
No. of Respondents
45
40
35
30
25
20
15 No. of Respondents
10
5
0
Interpretation: From the graph above, the highest no. Of respondents which use weights, 30
percent do yoga, 24 percent are those who do dance as a good workout, 20 percent of them do
swimming.
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Ques-4 How often do you consume sweets? (Eg: chocolates, jam, honey..)
Table 4:
Everyday 31
No. of Respondents
70
60
50
40
30 No. of Respondents
20
10
0
2-3 times a week 3-4 times a week Everyday
Interpretation: From the chart above, 62 percent of respondents consume sweets i.e. 2-3 times
a week, 15 of them consume it 3-4 times a week and 31 of those which consume sweets
everyday.
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Ques-5 What prevents you from regular exercise?
Table 5:
Health conditions/concerns 15
Cost of training/membership 8
Family/Life demands 7
Lacks of childcare 20
No. of Respondents
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5 No. of Respondents
0
Interpretation: From the chart above, there are 39 respondents who are not able to do exercise
due to hectic job schedules, 25 percent of those respondents are bored with workouts, 20 percent
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are unable to do workouts due to childcare and the rest depend upon Health conditions/concerns,
Table 6
Monday 69
Tuesday 54
Wednesday 62
Thursday 54
Friday 50
Saturday 70
Sunday 46
No. of Respondents
80
70
60
50
40
30
No. of Respondents
20
10
0
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Interpretation: From the chart above, most of the respondents do exercise on Saturday.
However, there are 69 percent of respondents who do exercise on Monday. There are small
variations of people doing exercise on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Table 7
Body Image 15
Mental Clarity 5
Good Instructor/trainer 8
No. of Respondents
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
No. of Respondents
10
0
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Interpretation: From the chart above, 77 percent of the respondents get motivated to do
exercise because of overall health and wellness. Whereas the rest of the respondents are
motivated by acknowledging their body image, mental clarity, and in need of good
instructor/trainee.
Table 8
Stretch 23
Foam Roll 8
Soak in a bath 24
Get a massage 30
Walk it out 0
Rest 70
No. of Respondents
80
70
60
50
40
30 No. of Respondents
20
10
0
Stretch Foam Soak in a Get a Walk it Rest
Roll bath massage out
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Interpretation: From the chart above, we see that 70 percent of the respondents rest in order to
recover from a strenuous workout, 30 percent of them get a massage, 24 percent soak in a bath,
Table 9
Yes 23
No 77
No. of Respondents
90
80
70
60
50
40 No. of Respondents
30
20
10
0
Yes No
Interpretation: From the above graph, we see that there are more non-alcoholic consumers than
alcoholic whereas this is definitely a good sign indeed. 77 percent of the respondents do not
consume alcohol.
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CHAPTER-4
FINDINGS
30% user discuss problems sometimes with close to him. 35% user discuss problems
70 % customer sleep for about eight hours per night.30 % customer does not sleep for
25 % customer eat sometimes at least five fruits and vegetables each day. 40 % customer
eat daily at least five fruits and vegetables each day. 10 % customer eat never at least five
fruits and vegetables each day. 25 % customer eat only one at least five fruits and
45 % customer avoid alcohol and drugs. 15 % customer does not avoid alcohol and
20% user wanted to need on Nutrition to lead a healthier lifestyle. 35% user wanted to
need on Diet to lead a healthier lifestyle. 25% user wanted to need on Fitness to lead a
healthier lifestyle. 20% user wanted to need on Fitness ,diet and nutrition to lead a
healthier lifestyle.
From the above graph shows mostly 40 % user aspects of nutrition/diet that they have
Most of user think that they want to know about vitamins and minerals
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From the above graph shows In the last 12 months 45% user participated 3 to 4 times per
week in some kind of exercise. 25% user participated 1 to 2 times per week in some kind
of exercise. 30% user participated 1 to 2 times per month in some kind of exercise.
From the above graph shows mostly user eat a day 3 meals per day . 20% user eat a
From the above graph shows mostly user(80%) eat chicken skin or visible fat on meat.
From the above graph shows mostly user(45%) eat sweets 3 times a week or less.
LIMITATIONS
The sample size is very small compared to the total population of the region.
The study was conducted with the basic assumption that the information given by the
The method lacks flexibility. In case of inadequate or incomplete information the result
may deviate.
Since all the products and services are not widely used by all the customers it is difficult
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5.3 CONCLUSION
A healthy lifestyle means maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet as well as engaging in sports
or other fitness related activities. A healthy diet alone however is inadequate to ensure a healthy
body as physical activity helps to keep one in shape and free of sickness and disease.
According to the World Health Organization, only one in ten people exercise regularly and a
majority do not follow a healthy diet. The main culprit is our penchant for junk food as can be
seen from the popularity of fast food chains and other western eateries. even local foods such as
fried noodles, friend rice and snacks and savories are laden with fat and calories. Thus,
consuming this type of food on a daily basis can contribute to weight gain. Overweight and
obese people suffer from many health complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high
Hence, the emphasis on healthy lifestyle should start at a young age. Parents must urge their
children to eat more vegetables, fruits, juices, wholemeal and wholegrain foods. Many parents,
due to time constraint, usually find the easy way out by cooking two-minute noodles or heading
towards the nearest fast food joint for quick meal. They do not realize however that sets the
stage for an unhealthy lfestyle for their children who quickly become addicted to such foods.
Thus, parents can counter this problem by cooking or preparing meals that do not take up time
such as cheese sandwiches, soup, stir friend vegetables or buy pre-packed meals from
Dining out usually involves eating heavily and unhealthily. Most of us are prone to ordering deep
fried food and oily dishes as opposed to steamed or baked food. Thus, though eating out is
unavoidable, parents of children and adults as a hole should order fresh food and foods that are
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nutritious and not laden with oil, fat or sugar. Once a pattern of healthy eating is established, it
would be easier to carry through such a lifestyle and for the children to follow suit.
School canteens must be urged to sell only highly nutritious food and drinks. Vending machines
that sell soft drinks and drinks that are spiked with sugar should be banned. Hence, school going
Daily exercise is vital. In fact, schools should implement Physical education on a daily basis
rather than twice weekly. Only the minority are actively involved in sports. Most students are
sedentary and prefer to concentrate on their studies as they consider indulging in physical
activities a waste of time. By enforcing regular exercise daily, these students would be exposed
Many parents and adults do not allocate time for physical activity. A large number of them work
long hours and return home late thereby depriving themselves of the benefits of exercise. Parents
must lead an exemplary life which can benefit their children by increasing awareness on the
health benefits of exercising regularly. Bringing their children for walks in the morning or
evening is a good start to achieve this goal. They should become members of clubs which have
swimming pools and gym facilities. During the weekend, the family can strengthen their bond by
In short, leading a healthy lifestyle is a conscious decision. One can ignore that and lead a life
that exposes one to many healthy hazards. it is important to recognize that a healthy living
ensures a longer life span as well as a life free of disease and complications.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Lean, Michael E.J. (2015). "Principles of Human Nutrition". Medicine. 43 (2): 61–65.
World Health Organization, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
(2004). Vitamin and mineral requirements in human nutrition (2. ed.). Geneva [u.a.]:
Melina, Vesanto; Craig, Winston; Levin, Susan (December 2016). "Position of the
"WHO | Promoting fruit and vegetable consumption around the world". WHO.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_diet
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_lifestyle
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https://www.cram.com/subjects/Healthy-Lifestyle-Essay
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle
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ANNEXURE
PART A
a) Never
b) Sometimes
c) Often
d) Daily
a) Yes
b) No
Ques-3 Do you eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day?
a) Sometimes
b) Daily
c) Never
d) Only one
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
Ques-5 If you wanted to lead a healthier lifestyle, where do you need more improvements?
a) Nutrition
b) Diet
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c) Fitness
d) All
Ques-6 What are some aspects of nutrition/diet that you have question(s) about?
a) Snacking
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
Ques-8 In the last 12 months how often have you participated in some kind of exercise?
d) 1
a) Yes
b) No
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c) Maybe
Ques-11 How often do you eat sweets?(candies, chocolate, table sugar, honey, jam...)
c) Every day
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