Exploring the correlation between the Body Mass Index and short-term memory tasks among young adult males: A cross-sectional study

Although the correlation between indices of adiposity and short-term memory has been previously explored, the results obtained have been inconclusive. In view of this lack of certainty in literature, the current cross-sectional study sought to explore a potential correlation between the body mass index and short-term memory among a group of south Indian males aged between 18 and 25.After anthropometric measurements were made, the short-term memory was assessed using tests such as immediate word and immediate object recall. Pearson’s Correlation test was employed to detect a correlation between body mass index and short-term memory. It was found that there was a positive trend between body mass and short-term memory, although it did not reach significance (p>0.05). This study observed a nonsignificant positive trend between adiposity and short-term memory; however, given conflicting evidence in literature, the findings should be interpreted with caution and must be explored further in larger studies.