School Based Assessment

Title/Topic: There’s a link between Dietary fiber and Obesity

Name of Candidate:

Group members:

Name of Subject: Human and Social Biology

Centre: Leonora Secondary School

Centre code: 090029

Examination year:

Name of Teacher:

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 Acknowledgement
First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to God for providing me with the
endurance, fortitude, and tools I needed to finish this school-based assessment. Additionally,
I would like to thank my group members and my Human and Social Biology teacher for
giving me the chance to complete this school-based assessment, which is centered around the
idea that dietary fiber and obesity are linked.

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 Table of content

Introduction……………………………………………………… 4

Statement of Problem……………………………………………. 5

Objectives…………………..…………………….……………... 6

Methodology.................................................................................. 7

Questionnaire……………………………………………………. 8

Calculations……………………………………………………... 10

Presentation of Data……………………………………………...13

Analysis and Interpretation of Data……………………………...16

Statement of Findings……………………………………………17

Conclusion.....................................................................................18

Recommendation…………………………………………………19

Reflection……………………………………………………. ….20

Bibliography……………………………………………………...21

Appendix………………………………………………………… 22

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 Introduction
Background Information
Consumption of dietary fiber in most cases reduces the risk and prevents obesity. The

consumption of too many fatty foods and too little movement causes obesity. Obesity takes a

hefty tool on body and mind. Obesity diminishes almost every aspect of health, reproductive

and respiratory function and memory and mood. Obesity is caused when extra calories are

stored in the body as fat. Obesity can be very dangerous, which increases mortality rate, high

blood pressure, the risk of several debilitating and deadly diseases, including diabetes and some

cancers. Obesity affects children as well as adults. Many factors can contribute to excess weight

gain including eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. People gain weight

when they eat more calories than burn though activity.

According to studies dietary fiber enhances satiety and reduces food intake in future meals.

Dietary fiber may improve some of the metabolic aberrations seen in obesity. If enough dietary

fiber is consumed obesity may be prevented. The importance of gut fermentation and changes

in the gut microbiota and metabolites are linked to decrease risk for obesity-related disorders.

However, Leonora Secondary School, which is in a rural community on the East Bank of

Essequibo whereas the researcher has been attending for the past four (4) years and was

recognized that there is an obesity issue among the students attending that school. It was

observed that most students are consuming more junk food in their diet, this could lead to bad

health issues. This research commenced to gain knowledge from the students’ stand points

about how they maintain their diet in the school. The researcher intends to share her perspective

on minimizing the occurrence of students being obese at Leonora Secondary School.

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 Statement of Problem
 Dietary fiber reduces the risk of and prevents obesity.

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 Objectives
 To investigate if the intake of dietary fiber reduces the risk of obesity.
 To identify ways that are best for preventing obesity.

 To determine if BMI is a useful measure of keeping track of health.

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 Methodology
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between dietary fiber and obesity

at Leonora Secondary School. A questionnaire was employed since it offered a quick and

simple way to gather data and allowed for the discussion of a wide range of topics. A

questionnaire is a type of research tool made up of a list of questions used to collect data from

participants for a survey or statistical analysis. We can get useful information from using a

questionnaire to finish this school-based assessment. One drawback of this is that not everyone

will want to complete the questionnaire. A total of fifteen surveys were given to Leonora

Secondary School students. Pupils in grades nine, ten, and eleven were selected at random.

During lunch, the questionnaire was collected and distributed. The pupils have enough time to

finish the questionnaire because of this. We decided to implement this in the classroom due to

the ease with which we can get the necessary data and the prevalence of obese children we

have observed. The questionnaire was distributed without any issues.

Some advantages of using the questionnaire method are that:

- It can be done at the accessibility of the people required to have it completed.

- It is classified as persons not obligated to write their names (ID).

- It requires little amount of time to be completed.

Some disadvantages of using the questionnaire method are:

- There are no personal interactions.

- Not asking a question face to face can lead to different interpretations.

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 Calculation

Question (6) - Table 1

Do you think BMI is a useful measure of keeping track of your health?

Options Tally Frequency Percentage

- Yes |||| 15 15/15×100/1=100%

|||| ||||

- 0 0%
- No

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 Question (13) - Table 2

Do you think a high fiber diet can reduce and prevent obesity?

Options Tally Frequency Percentage

- Yes |||| |||| 10 10/15×100/1=

66.6%

- No |||| 5 5/15×100/1= 33.3%

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 Question (14) -Table 3

What ways do you think are the best for reducing and/or preventing obesity?

Options Tally Frequency Percentage

Have a high fiber |||| |||| 10 10/15×100/1= 66.6%

diet (eat more
vegetables)

Exercise regularly |||| |||| || 12 12/15×100/1= 80%

Consume faster food || 2 2/15×100/1= 13.3%

Consume more | 1 1/15×100/1= 6.6%

carbohydrates

Stress less
|||| || 7 7/15×100/1= 46.6%

Consume more
water and less |||| || 7 7/15×100/1= 46.6%
carbonated
beverages.

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 Presentation of data

Figure 1 The chart below shows whether BMI is a useful measure of keeping track of your
health.

% of respondents
120

100

80

60

40

20

0
Yes No

Series 1 Series 2

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Figure 2 Bar graph representing question 14 - Do you think a high fiber diet can reduce and
prevent obesity?

High fiber diet can reduce obesity

No

Yes

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Columns

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Figure 3 Pie Chart showing the best ways for preventing obesity.

WHAT WAYS DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST

FOR REDUCING AND/OR PREVENTING
OBESITY?
Have a high fiber diet (eat more vegetables)
Exercise regularly
Consume faster food
Consume more carbohydrates
Stress less
Consume more water and less carbonated beverages

10, 4%

46.6, 21% 66.6, 30%

6.6, 3%
13.3, 6%

80, 36%

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 Analysis and interpretation of data

From a survey of 15 Students, when asked Do you think BMI is a useful measure of

keeping track of your health?

Shown on a chart(column) 100% (15 respondents) chose “YES”. While 0% (0 respondents)

choose “NO”.

From information presented on a Bar Graph when questioned Do you think a high fiber

diet can reduce and prevent obesity?

The results showed that 66.6% with (10 respondents) chose “YES”, while 33.3% (5

respondents) choose “NO”.

Finally, on a pie chart when asked What ways do you think are the best for reducing

and/or preventing obesity?

The survey revealed that 66.6% (10 respondents) chose the option “have a high fiber diet (eat

more vegetables)” another 80% (12 respondents) chose the option “exercise regularly”,

13.3% (2 respondents) chose the option “consume faster food”. An addition of 6.6% (1

respondent) chose “consume more carbohydrates”, 46.6% (7 respondents) chose stress less

and 46.6% (7 respondents) chose the final option consume more water and less carbonated

beverages which pertaining to results is the best way to reduce obesity.

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 Statement of finding

This survey has revealed a variety of opinions on Dietary fiber and Obesity.

These include:

 BMI is a useful measure taken to keep track of your health. Which was indicated by

60% of the students.

 Fiber diet is most likely used to prevent obesity. This was indicated by 66.6% of the

students.

 One of the best ways for reducing or preventing obesity is to consume more water and

less carbonated beverages. This was indicated by 46.6% of the students at Leonora

Secondary School.

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 Conclusion
It can be concluded that consuming fatty foods and drinking fizzy drinks may be the main

causes of the high number of obesity cases at Leonora Secondary School. Studies have shown

that people may experience fewer health problems if they stop eating fatty foods and

carbonated drinks.

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 Recommendations
Following data collection, it is advised that Leonora Secondary School students consume
more high-fiber foods and drink more water in addition to consuming less carbonated
beverages. Second, the researcher suggests that in order to prevent obesity, students should
also be aware of the practical benefits of monitoring their health.

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 Reflection
Through this investigation, the researcher discovered that students believe BMI to be a

beneficial tool for monitoring their health. The researcher also discovered that students should

drink more water and less fizzy drinks in addition to exercising on a daily basis.

One thing I have learnt from this is that if I start meal planning more effectively in the future,

I'll be able to maintain a balanced diet and begin regular exercise.

This project could have been better, in my opinion, if the survey had been created with more

questions and distributed to other neighborhoods for completion and return collection.

One social effect of obesity is that it can lead to depression and discrimination.

One economic impact is that water is way cheaper than carbonated beverages.

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 Bibliography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. What is a questionnaire?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questionnaire

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 Appendix

Cover letter
Dear respondents,
We are students at Leonora Secondary school conducting our Human and Social Biology
SBA based on There’ a link between Dietary Fiber and Obesity in Leonora Secondary
School.
We request that you take part in the questionnaire by placing tick in the most appropriate
option for each question. No response is wrong. All information will remain anonymous.
Your Sincerely,
Students

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 Questionnaire
1. Do know what is BMI
o Yes
o No

2. How often do you intake vegetables

o Everyday
o Every other day
o Two times a week
o Once a week
o Never
3. Do you consume a lot of fatty food?
o Yes
o No
4. What is your height range?
o 1.3m-1.5m
o 1.6m-1.8m
o 1.9m-2.1m
o >2.1m
5. How much do weigh?
o 28-35kg
o 36-43kg
o 50-61kg
o 52-74kg

6. Do you think BMI as a useful measure of keeping track of your health?

o Yes
o No
7. Is there anyone who has obesity in your family?
o Yes
o No
8. How many times do you eat per day?
o Once per day
o Two times per day
o Three times per day
o Three times and more
9. Do you skip breakfast? If yes how often?
o Yes

o No

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10. Do you know what is stress eating?
o Yes
o No

11. Do you stress eat?

o Yes
o No

12. Do you think that eating too many Carbohydrates and neglecting fibers can cause
obesity?
o Yes
o No

13. Do you think a high fiber diet can reduce and/prevent obesity?
o Yes
o No

14. What ways do you think are the best for reducing and/or preventing obesity?
(Choose up to three answers)
o Have a high fiber diet (eat more vegetables)
o Exercise regularly
o Consume faster food.
o Consume more carbohydrates.
o Stress less
o Consume more water and less carbonated beverages.

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