نبذة مختصرة : Introduction: This study examines the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical Fitness Index (PFI) among Indian college students, highlighting how body composition influences physical fitness. Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with 198 students from Patna Medical College, India, over the academic year 2022-2023. BMI and PFI measurements were taken twice, and statistical analyses included Pearson’s correlation and regression models. Results: Results showed a moderate inverse correlation between BMI and PFI, especially in obese (r = -0.45) and underweight (r = -0.32) individuals, despite most students falling within the normal BMI range. Conclusion: Extremes in BMI correlate with reduced physical fitness among college students. Optimal BMI maintenance is crucial for enhancing physical fitness. Recommendation: Institutions should implement health programs promoting balanced diets and physical activity to improve student fitness levels. ; Introduction: This study examines the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical Fitness Index (PFI) among Indian college students, highlighting how body composition influences physical fitness. Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with 198 students from Patna Medical College, India, over the academic year 2022-2023. BMI and PFI measurements were taken twice, and statistical analyses included Pearson’s correlation and regression models. Results: Results showed a moderate inverse correlation between BMI and PFI, especially in obese (r = -0.45) and underweight (r = -0.32) individuals, despite most students falling within the normal BMI range. Conclusion: Extremes in BMI correlate with reduced physical fitness among college students. Optimal BMI maintenance is crucial for enhancing physical fitness. Recommendation: Institutions should implement health programs promoting balanced diets and physical activity to improve student fitness levels.
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