Impact of BMI on Visual Reaction Time in Individuals with BMI in Normal Range
Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background – Reaction time provides an opportunity to assess the processing capabilities of the nervous system. It is affected by several factors, some of which are related to the stimuli, while others to various aspects about the subject itself. Methodology – This study was done on healthy females in the age group of 20-25 years with normal BMI and in the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. VRT was done using the response analyser and the results of VRT were correlated with various anthropometric parameters using Pearson’s correlation analysis. Results – Visual reaction time showed a positive correlation with various anthropometric parameters (height, weight, BSA and BMI), but was not statistically significant. Conclusion – Visual reaction time is prolonged to some extent with increasing BMI, even though the BMI is within the normal range.
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- DOI 10.5958/2320-608X.2017.00045.2
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