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A Cross-Sectional Study On The Association Of Physical Activity Levels, Sleep Quality, And Snacking Behaviour On The Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome In Young Adults Aged 18 To 25 Years

Author(s) Ms. Sadaf Ansari, Dr. Rekha Battalwar, Ms. Krisha Shah
Country India
Abstract Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an emerging cardiometabolic concern among young Indian adults, driven by early lifestyle transitions. Characterized by central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose regulation, it increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. South Asians are particularly vulnerable due to the “thin-fat” phenotype.
Aim: To assess the association of physical activity levels, sleep quality, and snacking behaviour with MetS risk among young adults aged 18–25 years in Mumbai.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 participants using purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated tools (IPAQ-SF, PSQI, DEBQ, FINDRISC, NIM-METS), along with anthropometry, blood pressure, and dietary recall. Statistical analysis included Mann–Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and Spearman’s correlation (p < 0.05).
Results: 69% were at low and 31% at moderate MetS risk. Male gender, family history of heart disease and hypertension, and smoking were significantly associated with higher risk (p < 0.05). The moderate-risk group showed significantly higher adiposity measures and blood pressure (p ≤ 0.015). Poor sleep quality and unhealthy snacking behaviour were strongly associated with increased risk (p < 0.001), while physical activity was not. MetS risk correlated positively with sleep quality (r = 0.42) and emotional eating (r = 0.49), and weakly negatively with physical activity (r = −0.18).
Conclusion: Poor sleep and unhealthy snacking were stronger predictors of MetS risk than physical activity. Early, integrated lifestyle interventions targeting sleep and dietary behaviours are essential to reduce long-term cardiometabolic risk.
Keywords Metabolic syndrome, Young adults, Physical activity, Sleep quality, Snacking behaviour
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i03.5529
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