THE PROBLEM OF OBESITY: IMPLICATION TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to

The Faculty of Teacher Education

Surigao State College of Technology

Surigao City

In Partial Fulfillment of

the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

By:

Ali, Sarah A.

Ampo, Maricor L.

Mangmang, Girlie E.

Ono-on, Madelyn R.

Razona, Edgar J.
 CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Obesity is one of the major health problems in the

Philippines. An estimated 500,000 Filipinos are suffering

obesity and some of them are very young of age (Deneros, ).

The National Statistics on malnutrition (Year 1988) shows

under nutrition as a major problem of developing countries like

the Philippines. However, this is fast changing. As Filipinos

adopt more of the Western lifestyle and diet as reflected by the

so-called “Mc Donald’s index”, a segment of our population

inevitably becomes subject to the consequence of being

overweight and finally obese.

Based on the data gathered from the NUTRISTAT Protocol at

St. Luke’s Medical Center (1999 – 2000), 34% of the total

admitted patients are malnourished and yet surprising about one-

fourth of them are obese. There was more overweight (2/3) than

undernourished (1/3) patients.

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States today.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

about two thirds of American adults (nearly 130 million people)

are either overweight or obese. These conditions put people at

increased risk for serious medical problems, including type 2

diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and

osteoarthritis. They can also impact people’s quality of life,

cause disability and reduce life expectancy.

In several human cultures, obesity was associated with physical

attractiveness, strength and fertility and was considered a

symbol of wealth and social status in cultures prone to food

storage or famine. Well, into the nearly modern period in

European Cultures, it often serves more as a visible signifier

of “Lust for Life” appetite and immersion in the realm of the

erotic. (www.google.com)

Many obese persons are not conscious of the habit they have

of nibbling at food. Many are emotionally unstable and are

easily fatigued after eating when the reverse should be the

case. The endogenous variety is somewhat more complicated

thyroid. Hypo function associated with obesity results in

increased fat storage by decreasing the metabolic rate so that

fats are not consumed through a normal energy output. Excess fat

stored in the tissues is inactive and takes no parts in the body

metabolism. Hyperthyroidism as a cause of obesity is said to

account for only 8 percent of all endogenous cases. Psyfunction

of the adrenals causes obesity in an entirely different manner

from that arising from thyroid deficiency.

There is also a fatty increased at the side of the face and

about the eyes. A fair share of the cases of obesity describe

heretofore are somewhat difficult to classify. There appears to

be some disturbance of the Central Nervous System which will

account for many of them. Some fat persons, instead of

exhibiting placidity, show signs of hysteria, neurasthema,

neuralgias and other symptoms suggesting a brain lesion. Obesity

has followed upon an attack of sleeping sickness (encephalitis

lethargica), which bears out the theory of nervous origin in

some cases.

One of the most common and most serious of many important

complicating of obesity is what involving the Circulatory

System. Fat frequently invades the heart muscles leading to

heart failure. A large percentage of fat persons have

hypertension and it has been calculated that circulatory disease

is about 2 ½ times as common in the obese as in those with

normal weight.

It is estimated that in the United States approximately

7.3% of the adult population has an anxiety disorder that

necessitates some form of treatment (Regier et al, 1988). In

addition, stress-related emotions, such as anxiety, are common

among healthy individuals (Cohen et al, 1991). The current

interests in prevention have heightened interest in exercise on

alternative or adjust to traditional interventions such as

psychotherapy or drug therapies.

In this matter, obesity identified in the sense that it

occurs when the body is sustained in positive balance energy

where the amount of energy (calories) eaten in the form of food

is more than the energy used and needed by the body for life and

daily activities.

From the foregoing discussion, the researchers encourage to

explore more about obesity, particularly the main reasons and

its cause specifically its implication to physical and mental

aspects of a person.
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The most common tool used in medical settings to determine

whether a person is overweight or obese is the body mass index

(BMI), a calculation that uses height and weight. A BMI of 25 to

29.9 is considered overweight and a BMI of 36 or more is

considered obese. (http://nccam.nih.gov). However, the BMI may

overestimate body fat in people who have a lot of weight from

lean muscle (such as athletes) and underestimate the body fat of

people who have lost a lot of muscle. Therefore, other factors

may be considered such as a person’s waist measurement or his

risk factors for obesity-related diseases.

In 2004, the Federal Government put new programs and

initiatives into place to address this public health issue

including Scientific Research on the causes of obesity and on

what can be done to0 help treat and manage it more effectively.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

(NCCAM) is an active participant in this research effort.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has identified

obesity as a priority area for action. The National Institute of

Health (NIH) is playing a major role through scientific research

to better understand the forces contributing to obesity, the

diseases that can develop from it and strategies for prevention

and treatment.

Bariatric surgery deals with the gastrointestinal tract,

specifically, the stomach and the small intestines. The

procedure may be purely restrictive (Gastroplasty, Gastric

Banding) so that satiety is attained even with a small amount of

food intake or malabsorptive (Billiopancreatic Diversion), which

minimizes the chance of food nutrients to get absorbed from the

gut. There may be a combination of the above techniques (Gastric

Bypass, BPD with Duodenal Switch). Procedure may be done as Open

Surgery or Laparoscopic. The most commonly performed technique

in the U.S. is Roux-ex-y Gastric Bypass, thus making this

technique the present gold standard. In Europe and Australia,

Gastric Banding is relatively popular. Surgery is the most

effective means available for successful long-term weight loss

in the morbidly obese patient, the lowest weight generally

attained in 12-24 months. The Philippines is the first in

Southeast Asia to provide the service of Bariatric Surgery and

the most active in creating awareness for global problem of

obesity. (http://www.rxpinoy.com/asian-

bariatrics/challengez.html).
 CONCEPTUAL and THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Obesity is a condition characterized by the presence of

amount of fat, where fat has been accumulated to an extent that

is likely to be detrimental to health.

Obesity occurs when the body is sustained in positive

energy balance, energy where the amount of energy (calories)

eaten in the form of food is more than the energy used and

needed by the body for life and daily activities.

Many factors are important in the development of obesity

such as behavioral influences, physiological, environmental and

psychological factors. All of which should be addressed in the

treatment of this complex disease.

There is overwhelming evidence, based on statistics

obtained by life insurance companies and studies at Harvard

University by Jean Mayer and his collaborators, that overweight

of sufficient extent is associated with an increased in

mortality from a number of important several diseases.

 In subjects rated as overweight, the mortality is 150% of

normal for men and 147% for women. The difference is

particularly striking for heart disease. And in addition to

that, because society increasingly tends to equate obesity with

gluttony and thinness with beauty and virtue, obesity causes

serious psychological hazards, particularly in women and

adolescents.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Profile of the Extent of Problems Mental and

Respondents of Obesity Physical
- Age - Dietary Activities
- Sex - Mental
- Occupation - Social

Fig. 1 The Schematic Diagram of the Study

 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The main problem of this study is to determine the problems of

obesity and its implication to mental and physical activities.

Specifically, the problem seeks to the answer the following:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Sex

1.3 Occupation?

2. To what extent are the problems of obesity are being

perceived when categorized into:

2.1 Dietary aspect

2.2 Mental aspect

2.3 Social aspect?

3. Is there a significant difference in the perception of their

respondents in problem 2 when they are categorized according to

profile variable in problem 1?

4. What programs are to be initiated to minimize the problem of

obesity?
 HYPOTHESIS

To pursue the interest of the researchers in doing their

study, they will be guided by the following hypothesis.

Problems 1, 2 and 4 are hypothesis free; however Problem 3

is hypothesized as:

H01: There is no significant difference in the perception of the

respondents in problem 2 when they are categorized according to

profile visible in Problem 1.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The findings of this study are expected to benefit the

following:

Medical Practitioner. Being the one studying in pertaining to

medicine. They could easily look into views which stressing on

the problem on obesity and could easily look for best treatment

in terms of medicine, aiming to give good output for prevention.

Obese Person. The one who is the center and focus of study; it

is their primary objectives to use and make good balance and

healthy lifestyle and to know more descriptive data that

pertains to obesity or malnutrition.

Nutritionist. The implementer in terms of proper and right

healthy diet. They ensure help and right specification in giving

medicine in prevention of obesity and malnutrition.

Future Researchers. Are benefactors and receivers of the study

whose aim is to know and gather data knowledgably from further

studies. They gather more data to help the study and improve the

application by planning and making strategies for the research.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

This study is limited to the following aspects:

CONTENT

This study focused to the treatment for the obese persons,

how it can be minimized and solved.

PARTICIPANTS

The participants of the study will be the obese persons

residing in Surigao City.

TIME AND PLACE

This study will exclusively to be conducted in the Academic

Year 2007-2008 at the Surigao State College of Technology main

campus, located at Narciso Street corner Sarvida Street. The

maximum target will be 50 persons, not less than 30 persons.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To make this study comprehensible, the following terms that

have been defined are as follows:

Obese. Refers to a person who is having a BMI of 30 and above

Overweight. It is the presence of an excessive amount of fat in

the body and it has a BMI of 25 to 29.9

BMI. This is a tool used to determine whether a person is either

obese or overweight and it is an acronym that stands for Body

Mass Index.

Treatment. It is the act or manner of treating a patient’s

disease or pathological conditions.

Mental Activity. It is known as activity exist and being

produced by our mind, thinking rational and thoughtful reasoning.

Physical Exercise. It is a matter of giving forces to our body

build and opposed with our mind carefully.

Diet. It is the manner of losing weight and make starve oneself

or reducing.

Mental Factor. Refers to somebody’s intellectual ability, a

habitual way of thinking; being a stable or steadiness of mind

Physical Factor. Having a stable physical ability involving

physical features or body

Exposure. To reveal to the public or frequent appearance to the

public

CHAPTER 2
 METHODS

This chapter presents the research designs to be used, the

participants of the study, instrument, procedures and data

analysis.

RESEARCH DESIGN

In gathering information and needed data, the researcher

utilized the descriptive type of research.

The descriptive method was used because it involves the

process of data concerning the status of many respondents and it

describes the present condition of investigation on the obese

person, its effect to physical and mental capacity behavior and

most especially, its intelligence.

PARTICIPANTS

The participants of the study were the teachers and

students of Surigao State College of Technology, Surigao City

Campus, with their respective corresponding courses.

These will represent the 100% of the total population of the

study.

INSTRUMENTS

The researchers utilized the questionnaire as the principal

gathering tool.

In the preparation of the questionnaire, the researcher

used the guide sheet from National Statistics on malnutrition

adopted here in the Philippines.

The instrument stated was very important to complete the

research work so that it can gather more information from the

respondents.

PROCEDURES

The researcher made and submitted a written permission in

the conduct of the questionnaire for approval from the office of

the Dean of the Programs and Standards of SSCT. Upon the

approval, the researchers personally distributed the

questionnaires to the respondents of the study.

 DATA ANALYSIS

In determining the statistical tools to be used in the

research, the researchers will apply the following statistical

tools:

Percentage: This statistical tool was used to determine the

respondent’s profile based on their reactions and answers from

the questionnaire which has been distributed.

Weighted Mean: This was used to assess the data and

information in aspects of reacting on the study of obesity or

under overweight.

T-Test: This was used to determine their perception and

views about obesity and its concerns.

 CHAPTER 3

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter presents, analyzes and interprets the data on

the problem of obesity and its implications to mental and

physical activities of Surigao State College of Technology, A.Y.

2007-2008. The data and information gathered by the researchers

from the retrieved questionnaires presented, analyzed and

interpreted as follows:

Problem 1: What is the profile of the respondents in terms of

age, sex and category?

Table 1. Profile of the respondents in terms of age

N %
Age

Below 18 yrs. Old 10 26.32

18 to 20 yrs. Old 12 31.58

21 to 23 yrs. Old 8 21.05

24 yrs. old & above 8 21.05

TOTAL 38 100.00
The table I presented the age profile of the respondents. It can

be seen that 10 or 26.32 percent belong to an age bracket of 18

years below, 12 or 31.58 percent from 18 to 20 years old, 8 or

21.05 percent from 21 to 23 years old and same also with the age

bracket of 24 years old and above, they got a total number of 8

and 21.05 as their percentage.

Table 2. Profile of the respondents in terms of their sex

Sex Group N %

Male 13 34.21

Female 25 65.79

TOTAL 38 100.00

The data in table 2 showed the sex profile of the respondents.

It is revealed on the table that all of the 13 or 34.21 percent

of the respondents were males and 25 or 65.79 percent were

females.
Table 3. Profile of the respondents in terms of their category

Category N %

High School 5 13.16

College 25 65.79

Teachers 8 21.05

TOTAL 38 100.00

Table 3 emphasized the respondents profile in terms of their

category. It has been computed that 5 or 13.16 percent of the

respondents are from High School category, 25 or 65.79 percent

are from College category and 8 or 21.05 are from the teachers

category.
Problem 2. To what extents are the problems of obesity are being

perceived when categorized into: physical aspect, mental aspect

and social aspect?

Table 4. The extent of obesity for physical aspect as perceived

by the High School students, College students and teachers

Items of Physical Aspect H.S. College Teachers Mean

x QD x QD x QD Average

1. Increase of weight 2.84 MP 1.68 NP 1.97 AP 2.16 MP

cannot be stopped
2. Conscious of the dress 2.87 MP 1.87 AP 2.55 MP 2.43 MP
to wear
3. Overweight 3.00 MP 2.03 AP 2.32 AP 2.45 MP
4. Figure 2.61 MP 2.26 AP 2.44 MP

TOTAL 2.83 1.96 2.28 2.37 MP

LEGEND: SCALING:

N – raw score 3.25 – 4.00 – Very much a problem (VMP)

x – mean 2.50 – 3.24 – Much a problem (MP)

QD – Qualitative 1.75 – 2.49 – A problem (AP)

Description
1.08 – 1.74 – Not a problem (NP)

Presented in table 4 are the extents on the problem of obesity

for physical aspect as perceived by the high school students,

college students and teachers.

It can be seen on the table that the three (3) categories of

respondents rated it with an average mean of 2.37 and

qualitatively described as much a problem. The highest mean

score for the High School students is on the item of overweight

in which they qualitatively described as much a problem. They

also rated the three (3) items with similar qualitative

description that have been mentioned above.

The College students on the other hand, rated the items of

figure with the highest mean score of 2.26 and a qualitative

description of a problem, 1.68 as their lowest mean score and it

is on the item of increase of weight cannot be stopped and is

qualitatively described as not a problem.

Otherwise, the teachers rated the item conscious of the dress to

wear as their highest mean, with the score of 2.55 and

qualitatively described as much a problem. They also rated the

increase of weight cannot be stopped as the lowest mean, with

the score of 1.97 and a qualitative description of, a problem.

Table 5. The extent of obesity for mental aspect as perceived by

the High School students, College students and teachers

Items of Mental Aspect H.S. College Teachers Mean

x QD x QD x QD Average
1. Find no time to study 2.85 MP 1.73 NP 2.15 AP 2.24 AP
2. Not interested to learn 2.85 MP 1.88 AP 2.50 MP 2.41 AP
3. Experienced loss of 2.96 MP 2.15 AP 2.19 AP 2.43 AP
memory
4. Laziness 2.54 MP 2.31 AP 2.43 AP

TOTAL 2.8 MP 2.02 AP 2.28 MP 2.38 AP

Table 5 presents the extent of obesity for mental aspect. The 3

categories of respondents rated it with its individual mean

average result. For High School category, they rated 2.96 for

the item experienced loss of memory as their highest mean and a

qualitative description of much a problem while the lowest mean

is only rated only 2.54 with the item of laziness and a

qualitative description of much a problem.

From the College category, the highest mean is on the item of

laziness, it has an average mean of 2.31 and qualitatively

described as a problem and they also rated 1.73 for the item

find no time to study as their lowest mean with a qualitative

description of not a problem.

On the other hand, the teachers rated the item not interested to

learn with a mean score of 2.50 and qualitatively described as

much a problem. This serves as their highest mean score while

the lowest is rated only 2.19 with a qualitative description of

a problem and it’s on the item of experienced loss of memory.

The overall average on the mental aspect by the 3 categories of

respondents is qualitatively described as “much a problem” and

“a problem” with a mean average of 2.8, 2.02 and 2.28

respectively.

Table 6. The extent obesity for social aspect as perceived by

the High School students, College students and teachers

Items of Social Aspect H.S. College Teachers Mean

x QD x QD x QD Average

1. Feel inferior to 2.75 MP 2.88 MP 1.63 NP 2.42 MP

associate with friends
2. Sensitive to issues 2.8 1.5 1.8 2.09
specifically on weight 8 MP 0 NP 8 AP MP
issues
3. Easily tired to 2. 1.7 1.3 1.92
participate in social 63 MP 5 AP 8 NP MP
activities

TOTAL 2.75 MP 2.04 MP 1.63 AP 2.14 MP

Presented in Table 6 are the extent of obesity for social aspect

as perceived by the High School students, College students and

teachers of Surigao State College of Technology.

Problem 3. Is there a significant difference in the perception

of the two groups of respondents in problem 2?

Table 7 shows the significant difference in the perceptions of

the 2 groups of respondents according to the factors stated in

problem 2.
Table 7. Analysis of Variance on the Perceptions of the Student
Participants on the Problem of Obesity as Implication to Mental
and Physical Activities when grouped according to their Profile
Variables

Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value Decision

Age
Between Groups 0.23 3 0.08 0.15 0.93 Accept
Within Groups 16.94 34 0.50 Ho
Sex
Between Groups 0.08 1 0.08 0.16 0.69 Accept
Within Groups 17.10 36 0.47 Ho
Category
Between Groups 0.53 2 0.27 0.58 0.0013 Accept
Within Groups 16.64 35 0.48 Ho

*A-value at 0.05% level of significance

As revealed in the table, when the participants are grouped

according to their Age, “there is no significant difference” in

the extent of their perceptions on the Problem of Obesity as

Implication to Mental and Physical Activities, as based on the

following computed P-value: Between Groups has the Sum of Square

(SS) 0.23 divided by the degree of freedom (df) 3 resulted to

Mean of Sum of Square (MS) 0.08 and in the Within Groups has the

Sum of Square (SS) 16.94 divided by the degree of freedom (df) 34

resulted to Mean of Sum of Square (MS) 0.50, F-value was

computed by dividing the Between Groups’ MS-value by Within

Groups’ MS-value resulted to 0.15 with the data analysis in

excel P-value of 0.93 was calculated, the decision was

determined to Accept the Hypothesis because the P-value was

greater than the Margin of Error or the Alpha-value of 0.05.

 When grouped according to their Sex. “there is no

significant difference” in the extent of their perceptions on

the Problem of Obesity as Implication to Mental and Physical

Activities, as based on the following computed P-value: Between

Groups has the Sum of Square (SS) 0.08 divided by the degree of

freedom (df) 1 resulted to Mean of Sum of Square (MS) 0.08 and

in the Within Groups has the Sum of Square (SS) 17.10 divided by

the degree of freedom (df) 36 resulted to Mean of Sum of Square

(MS) 0.48, F-value was computed by dividing the Between Groups’

MS-value by Within Groups’ MS-value resulted to 0.16 with the

data analysis in excel P-value of 0.69 was calculated, the

decision was determined to Accept the Hypothesis because the P-

value was greater than the Margin of Error or the Alpha-value of

0.05.

When grouped according to Category still “there is no

significant difference” in the extent of their perceptions on

the Problem of Obesity as Implication to Mental and Physical

Activities, as based on the following computed P-value: Between

Groups has the Sum of Square (SS) 0.53 divided by the degree of

freedom (df) 2 resulted to Mean of Sum of Square (MS) 0.27 and

in the Within Groups has the Sum of Square (SS) 16.64 divided by
the degree of freedom (df) 35 resulted to Mean of Sum of Square

(MS) 0.48, F-value was computed by dividing the Between Groups’

MS-value by Within Groups’ MS-value resulted to 0.56 with the

data analysis in excel P-value of 0.58 was calculated, the

decision was determined to Accept the Hypothesis because the P-

value was greater than the Margin of Error or the Alpha-value of

0.05.

Therefore, there is no significant difference between the

perceptions of the participants on the Problem of Obesity as

Implication to Mental and Physical Activities when grouped

according to their Profile variables. The hypothesis used is

accepted.

CHAPTER 4

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary, findings, conclusions

and recommendations of this study.

SUMMARY

The main purpose of this study was to assess and find out

the problem of obesity in students and teachers of Surigao State

College of Technology, A.Y. 2007-2008

Investigation looked into the profiles of the 2 groups of

respondents namely: Students and Teachers in terms of age, sex

and category.

The study further assessed the problem of obesity its

implication to physical, mental and social aspect of

individuality.

The study was conducted in the main campus of Surigao State

College of Technology for both High School and College students

and teachers.

A set of questionnaires was used to gather data of 2 groups

of respondents. The statistical tools employed were simple

percentage for problem 1, weighted mean for problem 2 and t-test

for problem 3.

FINDINGS
 The study revealed the following findings:

1. Most of the respondents belong to an age bracket of below

18 years old.

2. Majority of the respondents are female.

3. The most number of respondents are College students whom

age bracket is between 18-20 years old.

4. The 2 groups of respondents namely students and teachers

rated the 3 major aspects: mental aspect, physical aspect

and social aspects.

5. There is no significant difference in the perception of the

2 groups of respondents in mental, physical and social

aspects.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were

formulated:

1. In the mental aspect, students considered it as much a

problem and for teachers said that it is a problem in

 terms of finding no time to study, not interested to

learn, experienced loss of memory and laziness.

2. In physical aspects, students and teachers found much

problem in terms of weight increase and cannot be stopped,

consciousness of dress to wear and specially body figure.

3. For the social aspects, they realized that it gives much

problem specially the making of critics or discrimination

from those people they met for every moment.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The light of findings and conclusions of the study, the

following recommendations are given:

1. An individual must consider right and proper diet

therapies. One of these is individualized modest energy

restricted diets, where diets based on healthy eating with

modest reductions of energy should always be used as a

first line treatment of obesity and overweight in

combination with a change in eating behavior and lifestyle.

And/or most diets are based on the principles of healthy

eating such as typically low fat, low sugar and high fiber.

2. Behavioral change is also considered for this behavioral

therapy that helps patients to become more aware of their

 eating and lifestyle behavior and examines the trigger

factors that cause bad habits to develop.

3. Lifestyle change. For this, any weight management program

should include as increase in physical activity / exercise

whenever possible. Exercise helps to speed up and maintain

weight loss and may assist with promoting a healthier fat

distribution across the body. Exercise can also help manage

some of the complications of and medical conditions related

to overweight and obesity.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Online Resources:

• www.google.com

- Lust for Life

- Obesity – A Global Epidemic

By: Susan L. Burke, M.S., K.b., L.b., CDE

 Director, Nutrition Services, e-Diets

• http://www.rxpinoy.com/asianbatriatics/challengez.html

• http://nccam.nih.gov

Book:

• Konishi in the Journal of the American Dietetic

Association, Vol. 6 (1965), p. 186

 Appendix A

SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

MAIN CAMPUS, SURIGAO CITY

September 5, 2007

DR. MERLYN M. SANCHEZ

Dean, Programs and Standards
Surigao State College of Technology
City of Surigao
Dear Madam:

The undersigned researchers are conducting a research study

entitled “OBESITY: Implication to Physical and Mental Activities
as Perceived by Surigao State College of Technology Bachelor of
Secondary Education Students, A.Y. 2007-2008.”

In this matter, we would like to request your good office

to allow us to conduct the questionnaires to the students and
teachers of Surigao State College of Technology. The result will
be used in gathering data for the said study.

Hoping for a favorable action.

Respectfully yours,

Ali, Sarah A.
Ampo, Maricor L.
Mangmang, Gerlie E.
Ono-an, Madelyn R.
Razona, Edgar J.

BSED IV-A H.E.

Recommending Approval

RONITA E. TALINGTING, Ph.D.

Research Professor/Adviser

APPROVED: _____________, 2007

MERLYN M. SANCHEZ, Ph.D.

Dean, Programs and Standards
Appendix B

Surigao State College of Technology

Surigao City

QUESTIONNAIRE

ON
 THE PROBLEM OF OBESITY: IMPLICATION to MENTAL AND PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES

Part I. Respondents Profile

Name (Optional): _______________________________

Age: _______________________________

Sex: _______________________________

Occupation: _______________________________

Part II. Extent on the Problems of Obesity

Direction: Below are the items that will assess on the problems

of obesity. Check only the appropriate column using the scale

below:

Point Scale Description

4 Very much a proble(VMP)

3 Much a problem (MP)

2 A problem (AP)

1 Not a problem (NP)

VMR MP P NP
(4) (3) (2) (1)
A. Physical Aspect
1. Increase of weight cannot be stopped
2. Conscious of the dress to wear
3. Overweight
4. Figure

B. Mental Aspect
1. Find no time to study
2. Not interested to learn
3. Experienced loss of memory
4. Laziness

C. Social Aspect
1. Feel inferior to associate with
friends
2. Sensitive to issues specifically on
weight issues
3. Easily tired to participate in social
activities

Thank you VERY MUCH!!!

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Profile:

Name: SARAH ALCESO ALI

Home Address: Sitio Looc, Brgy. Luna, Surigao City

Birthdate: May 9, 1969

Age: 38
Sex: Female

Civil Status: Married

Parents Father: Jose Bonotan Alceso

Mother: Genoviva Toraja Alipao

Address: Himamaog Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte

Religious Affiliation: Muslim/Roman Catholic

Educational Background

Elementary: Himamaog Elementary School

Secondary: Taganaan National High School

Tertiary: Surigao State College of Technology

Course: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major: Home Economics

Motto: “Strong faith and action with greater

determination lead to progress and success.”

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Profile:

Name: MARICOR LASCO AMPO

Home Address: Mabini Tubajon, Dinagat Province

Birthdate: March 4, 1986

Age: 21
Sex: Female

Civil Status: Single

Parents Father: Diosdado Galinzoga Ampo

Mother: Marcita Modelo Lasco

Religious Affiliation: Church the Body of Christ

Educational Background

Elementary: Mabini Elementary School

Secondary: Loreto National High School

Tertiary: Surigao State College of Technology

Course: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major: Home Economics

Motto: “Successful is described as fifty-fifty.

50% vision and 50% action.”

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Personal Profile:

Name: GERLIE EDERA MANGMANG

Home Address: Escolta, Dinagat Province

Birthdate: August 9, 1986

Age: 21
Sex: Female

Civil Status: Single

Parents Father: Elpedio Rondon Mangmang

Mother: Vilma Jarabe Edera

Religious Affiliation: Iglesia Filipina Independiente

Educational Background

Elementary: Dinagat Central Elementary School

Secondary: Dinagat School of Fisheries

Tertiary: Surigao State College of Technology

Course: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major: Home Economics

Motto: “No one is perfect.”

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Personal Profile:

Name: MADELYN REUMA ONO-ON

Home Address: Purok-I, Poblacion Cagdianao,

Dinagat, Province

Birthdate: October 9, 1987

Age: 20

Sex: Female

Civil Status: Single

Parents Father: Margarito Damaterio Ono-on (deceased)

Mother: Adelina Agape Reuma

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Educational Background

Elementary: Cagdianao Elementary School

Secondary: Cagdianao National High School

Tertiary: Surigao State College of Technology

Course: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major: Home Economics

Motto: “Poverty is not a hindrance to success.”

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Personal Profile:

Name: EDGAR JANDAYAN RAZONA

Home Address: Purok 1, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City

Birthdate: March 6, 1987

Age: 20
Sex: Male

Civil Status: Single

Parents Father: Victor Borja Razona

Mother: Zosima Gultiano Jandayan

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Educational Background

Elementary: Poctoy Elementary School

Secondary: Surigao del Norte National High School

Tertiary: Surigao State College of Technology

Course: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major: Home Economics

Motto: “The essence of being human is one who doesn’t

seek perfection.”

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to express their profound

gratitude and appreciation to the following persons for their

invaluable assistance, encouragement, moral and financial

support that leads for the realization of the study.

 Dr. Merlyn M. Sanchez, Dean of Programs and Standards for

her generous help and concern afforded to the researchers and

for giving the permit to conduct questionnaires to the students

and teachers in this College.

Dr. Ronita E. Talingting, the research professor and

adviser, for her encouragement, deep concern and assistance for

the completion of this research and also for her technical

expertise in making this research study more scientific and

objective.

Dr. Milagros G. Villarama, member of the examination

committee for sharing her knowledge and expertise in the field

of research.

Dr. Elvis P. Patulin, member of the examination committee,

for his unselfish support and sharing knowledge in making this

research study fully realized.

The participants, for their most valuable time and effort

extended in answering the questionnaires for the study.

Their beloved parents, for the prayers, inspirations,

financial support and understanding that the researchers made

and accomplished their study.

 Above all, to the God Almighty, for giving them the

strength, good health, wisdom, love and guidance.

THE RESEARCHERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page ................................

Approval Sheet ................................

Acknowledgment ................................

Abstract ................................
Table of Contents ................................

List of Figure ................................

List of Tables ................................

Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND THE RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Review of Related Literature

Conceptual and Theoretical Framework

Statement of the Problem

Hypothesis

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitation

Definition of Terms

2 RESEARCH DESIGN

Research Design

Participants

Instruments

Procedure

Data Analysis

3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

4 FINDINGS, SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES
 APPENDICES

A. Letter of Permission to Administer the Instrument

B. Questionnaire

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Schematic Diagram of the Study

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Profile of the Respondents in terms of Age

Table 2 Profile of the Respondents in terms of their Sex

Table 3 Profile of the Respondents in terms of their Category

Table 4 Extent of Obesity for Physical Aspects

as perceived by the High School Students, College

Students and Teachers

Table 5 Extent of Obesity for Mental Aspects

as perceived by the High School Students, College

Students and Teachers

Table 6 Extent of Obesity for Social Aspects

as perceived by the High School Students, College

Students and Teachers

Table 7 Analysis of Variance on the Perceptions of the

Student Participants on the Problem of Obesity as

Implication to Mental and Physical Activities when

Grouped According to their Profile Variables