scholarly journals Vegetarians and different types of meat eaters among the Finnish adult population from 2007 to 2017

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Elviira Lehto ◽  
Niina E. Kaartinen ◽  
Katri Sääksjärvi ◽  
Satu Männistö ◽  
Piia Jallinoja
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Food Choice Motives

Abstract From health and sustainability perspectives, reduction in the consumption of animal-based foods, especially red meat, is a key strategy. The present study examined the prevalence, sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, food consumption and food choice motives of vegetarians and consumers of low and high amounts of red and processed meat (RPM) among Finnish adults. We applied the data from three national health studies: FINRISK 2007 (n 4874), FINRISK 2012 (n 4812) and FinHealth 2017 (n 4442). Participants addressed their food consumption with a FFQ and answered other questionnaires about sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, as well as food choice motives. The prevalence of vegetarianism increased from 0·7 % in 2012 to 1·8 % in 2017, and median daily RPM consumption decreased from 128 g in 2007 to 119 g in 2012 and to 96 g in 2017. Vegetarians and members of the low-RPM group were more often women, younger and more highly educated than the high-RPM group, both in 2007 and 2017. Still, the importance of sex for the probability of a vegetarian diet decreased, while its importance for high-RPM consumption increased. Vegetarians consumed more fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds than either the low- or high-RPM groups. The high-RPM group had the lowest scores in several aspects of healthy and sustainable diet, healthy food choice motives and healthy lifestyle. Vegetarians and groups differing in their RPM consumption levels might benefit from differing interventions and nutrition information taking into account their other dietary habits, food choice motives and lifestyle factors.

scholarly journals Clustering of lifestyle factors in Spanish university students: the relationship between smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and diet quality

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2131-2139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Moreno-Gómez ◽  
Dora Romaguera-Bosch ◽  
Pedro Tauler-Riera ◽  
Miquel Bennasar-Veny ◽  
Jordi Pericas-Beltran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Processed Meat

AbstractObjectiveTo ascertain the prevalence of and association between main lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking) in students from the Balearic Islands University.DesignA cross-sectional, descriptive study. A questionnaire including questions on lifestyle, dietary habits and physical activity habits was administered to the students. Four different diet quality scores were calculated (Diet Diversity Score, Mediterranean Diet Score, Dietary Guidelines Score and Global Dietary Guidelines Score).SettingA sample of students from the Balearic Islands University.SubjectsNine hundred and eighty-seven students (45·5 % males; mean age 21·5 (sd 3·3) years).ResultsThe dietary pattern of the student population was characterized by a low consumption of cereals and tubers, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts, and a high consumption of processed meat, sweets, snacks, soft drinks and pastries. Linear, positive and statistically significant correlations were found between the number of meals consumed daily and all of the diet quality scores determined. Determinants of diet quality, both in the univariate and multivariate analyses, were physical activity practice, sex, age and number of meals consumed daily.ConclusionsRisk factors such as smoking, diet and physical inactivity had a tendency of clustering among Spanish university students. Overall diet quality was low, due to important departures from dietary recommendations and loss of the traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern. Nutritional education campaigns that include promotion of physical activity practice are needed to improve the overall health status of this population.

scholarly journals Combined healthy lifestyle factors and risk of all-cause and cardiovascular first hospitalization

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Bonaccio ◽  
A Di Castelnuovo ◽  
S Costanzo ◽  
M Persichillo ◽  
A De Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background We aimed to explore the association of combined healthy lifestyles with risk of first hospitalization for all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke in a southern Italian population-based cohort. We also investigated several biological mechanisms possibly on the pathway between lifestyles and health outcomes. Methods Longitudinal analysis on 23,161 men and women (aged≥35 y) recruited in the Moli-sani Study (2005-2010). We defined 4 healthy lifestyle factors as abstention from smoking; high adherence to Mediterranean diet; physical activity; absence of abdominal obesity. First hospital admissions for any and CVD-related causes were recorded by direct linkage with hospital discharge form registry. Hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated by multivariable Cox-regression. Results Over a median follow up of 7.2 y, we ascertained a total of 9,482 hospitalizations, 3,556 CVD, 939 IHD and 589 stroke-related hospital admissions. Adherence to all four healthy lifestyles, compared with none or 1, was associated with lower risk of hospitalization for any cause (HR = 0.82; 0.74-0.90), CVD (HR = 0.81;0.69-0.95) and IHD (HR = 0.63; 0.44-0.90) and, to a less extent, with stroke hospitalizations. Inflammatory biomarkers (e.g. C-reactive protein) were likely to partly explain the association between lifestyles and all-cause (14%) or CVD (15%) hospitalizations, while inflammation played a leading role towards risk of IHD (30%) and stroke-related hospital admissions (21%). Conclusions The impact of combined 4 healthy lifestyles on first hospitalization risk was considerable. Inflammatory biomarkers explained a large proportion of this association. Key messages Improvements to lifestyle reduce the risk of hospitalizations in a general adult population. Achieving a greater number of healthy behaviours has the potential to reduce the burden of hospitalizations and the associated healthcare costs.

scholarly journals Food intake of European adolescents in the light of different food-based dietary guidelines: results of the HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Diethelm ◽  
Nicole Jankovic ◽  
Luis A Moreno ◽  
Inge Huybrechts ◽  
Stefaan De Henauw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveSince inadequate food consumption patterns during adolescence are not only linked with the occurrence of obesity in youth but also with the subsequent risk of developing diseases in adulthood, the establishment and maintenance of a healthy diet early in life is of great public health importance. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to describe and evaluate the food consumption of a well-characterized sample of European adolescents against food-based dietary guidelines for the first time.DesignThe HELENA (Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence) Study is a cross-sectional study, whose main objective was to obtain comparable data on a variety of nutritional and health-related parameters in adolescents aged 12·5–17·5 years.SettingTen cities in Europe.SubjectsThe initial sample consisted of more than 3000 European adolescents. Among these, 1593 adolescents (54 % female) had sufficient and plausible dietary data on energy and food intakes from two 24 h recalls using the HELENA-DIAT software.ResultsFood intake of adolescents in Europe is not optimal compared with the two food-based dietary guidelines, Optimized Mixed Diet and Food Guide Pyramid, examined in this study. Adolescents eat half of the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables and less than two-thirds of the recommended amount of milk (and milk products), but consume much more meat (and meat products), fats and sweets than recommended. However, median total energy intake may be estimated to be nearly in line with the recommendations.ConclusionThe results urge the need to improve the dietary habits of adolescents in order to maintain health in later life.

scholarly journals Food consumption patterns in the adult population of the Basque Country (EINUT-I)

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Aranceta ◽  
C Pérez Rodrigo ◽  
I Eguileor ◽  
I Marzana ◽  
L González de Galdeano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Consumption Pattern

AbstractObjective:Dietary surveys are a valuable tool in nutrition surveillance programmes to monitor the nutritional status of a group or population of a country. The objective of this study was to assess the food consumption pattern in the adult population of the Basque Country (Spain).Design:A cross-sectional nutritional survey was carried out in 1990. Dietary habits were assessed by means of ‘24-h recall’ during 3 non-consecutive days and a food frequency questionnaire.Setting:Population survey in the Basque Country (Spain).Subjects:Random sample of the adult population (25–60 years) in the Basque Country (n=2348).Results:Results draw a food pattern characterized by a high consumption of meat, 163±3.04 g day−1 (mean±SEM), supplied mainly by poultry, butchery products, veal and fish (88±2.68 g day−1). The average consumption of milk and dairy products was 359±5.19 g day−1, although 39% of the sample did consume less than 2 portions from this group of foods daily. Olive oil was the most widely used fat for cooking (4i%), followed by sunflower seed oil (30%). Cereals supplied 21.5% of the average energy intake and the consumption of vegetables and garden products was 159±3.13 g day−1. Only 29% of the group usually had 2 or more portions of vegetables per day. Women consumed higher amounts of chocolate, cookies, sweets and coffee (P < 0.01) than men. Younger adults consumed more meat (P < 0.01), while the older community consumed more fish, vegetables and fruit (P < 0.01). More highly educated people consumed more dairy products, vegetables and butter (P < 0.01). Conversely, less educated people consumed higher amounts of olive oil, pulses and bread (P < 0.01).Conclusions:The dietary pattern observed in the Basque Country, although in keeping with its traditions, is in harmony with the actual dietary trends in Mediterranean countries. In order to satisfy the dietary guidelines suggested by the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition, it would be desirable to gradually increase the consumption of vegetables, fresh garden produce, fruit and cereals. At the same time, it would be advisable to decrease the consumption of animal products (whole fat dairy products, meat, added fats) so the proportion of energy intake from fat can be reduced by 5% (3% from saturated fatty acids).

scholarly journals Adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern among the population of the Balearic Islands

2004 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep A. Tur ◽  
Dora Romaguera ◽  
Antoni Pons
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediterranean Dietary Pattern ◽  
The Mediterranean

The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) in the population of the Balearic Islands and socio-demographic and lifestyle factors that might determine adherence to the MDP. A cross-sectional nutritional survey was carried out in the Balearic Islands between 1999 and 2000. A random sample (n 1200) of the adult population (16–65 years) was interviewed. Dietary questionnaires incorporating questions related to socio-economic status, education level, lifestyle factors and health status were utilised. Dietary habits were assessed by means of two 24 h recalls, and a quantitative food-frequency questionnaire. Adherence to the MDP was defined according to a score constructed considering the consumption of nine MDP characteristic components: high MUFA:saturated fatty acids ratio, moderate ethanol consumption, high legumes, cereals and roots, fruits, vegetables, and fish consumption, and low consumption of meat and milk. Then, socio-demographic, lifestyle and health status variables that could determine a higher or lower adherence were assessed. Adherence to the MDP among the population of the Balearic Islands was found to be 43·1 (sd 5·8) %, and was similar in all socio-demographic and lifestyle groups, with some differences according to age, sex and physical status. There was an increase in the percentage of adherence with age, which was greater in males than in females. A more physically active lifestyle was associated with a higher adherence to the MDP. The promotion of the Mediterranean lifestyle, including the MDP and greater physical activity, should be reinforced in the population of the Balearic Islands and especially in the younger generations.

Theoretical prediction of life expectancy using lifestyle factors in the EPIC-Heidelberg cohort

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
B Srour ◽  
A Hüsing ◽  
S Gonzales Maldonado ◽  
T Kühn ◽  
R Kaaks
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Heavy Alcohol ◽  
Premature Deaths ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Processed Meat Consumption

Abstract Background The past few decades have witnessed a substantial increase in life expectancy in Western countries, leading to an increase in the prevalence of age-related chronic diseases. Several lifestyle risk factors (i.e. smoking, adiposity, unhealthy diet, heavy alcohol drinking and lack of physical activity) have been responsible for a large proportion of premature deaths, as they can affect the incidence of age-related chronic diseases. Our objective was to predict the loss of residual life expectancy (RLE) associated with these lifestyle factors, using data from the EPIC-Heidelberg cohort, linked to an up-to-date mortality registry. Methods A total of 23,324 German adults, aged 40 years and above were included (1994-1998) and followed until June 2019. A multi-adjusted parametric proportional hazard model (Gompertz hazard distribution), used to predict survival probabilities, followed by a life table approach was used. Results At age 40, being a heavy smoker (&gt; 10 cigarettes/day) was associated with 10.5 y loss of RLE in men and 8.3 in women. Low body mass index (&lt; 22.5 kg/m2) was associated with a RLE loss of 3.7 y in men and 1.4 y in women, while obesity was associated with 4.4 y in men and 3.8 y in women. Heavy alcohol drinking (&gt; 4 drinks/day) was associated with a loss of 4.5 y in men, and high red/processed meat consumption (≥ 120 g/day) was associated with a loss of 1.1y in men and 2.1 y in women. Compared with an overall healthy lifestyle, combined unhealthy behaviors were associated with a loss of RLE of 21.4 y in men and 15.5 y in women. Conclusions Prevention strategies encouraging the adoption of an overall healthy lifestyle, particularly by avoiding smoking, heavy alcohol drinking, excess body fatness and reducing red/processed meat consumption, help reducing premature deaths. An extension of this project using blood biomarkers measures is ongoing. Key messages Adopting a healthy lifestyle by avoiding or reducing the exposure to risk factors might contribute to a longer life expectancy. Tobacco use, adiposity, and alcohol are probably the main modifiable lifestyle factors affecting life expectancy.

scholarly journals Has COVID-19 Changed the Lifestyle and Dietary Habits in the Spanish Population after Confinement?

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2443
Author(s):  
Carmen Álvarez-Gómez ◽  
Magdalena De La Higuera ◽  
Lorenzo Rivas-García ◽  
Javier Diaz-Castro ◽  
Jorge Moreno-Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Food Delivery ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
At Home

Since 2020, the world has been immersed in a change in lifestyle (social, lifestyle, nutri-tion and physical activity patterns), due to the appearance of COVID-19 and the strict mobility measures which were implemented to prevent its spread. All these changes had a nutritional impact on people, modifying their dietary guidelines. This cross-sectional study was carried out to assess whether dietary habits, lifestyle, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among the Spanish adult population (25–65 years old) during confinement was modified during the post-confinement period, using an e-survey through social networks, involving 510 subjects. A decrease in the intake of ultra-processed products, with a correlation between weekly food delivery orders at home and the consumption of salty snacks, sugary drinks, and processed pastries was also recorded. Most of the subjects performed physical exercise on a regular basis, maintaining the body weight in half of the participants. During the post-confinement period a substantial proportion of the population had healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, including the adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes; adequate time was spent preparing meals and the population did not regularly order food at home, which in the long term, reduced the risk of several diseases.

Creature of Habit or Embracer of Change? Contrasting Consumer Daily Food Behavior with the Tourism Scenario

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saerom Wang ◽  
Xinran Lehto ◽  
Liping Cai
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Food Behavior ◽  
Daily Food ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Tourism Experience ◽  
Food Choice Motives

This research investigates tourist food consumption patterns and food choice motives while on trips, in comparison to their food behavior in the everyday life scenario. The results suggest that consumers’ food choice motives and behaviors during travel are inconsistent with their food regimens followed at home. In addition, gender is found to be a significant variable in explaining such inconsistencies. Implications pertaining to these findings are discussed in the context of tourism experience satisfaction and the role travel destinations can play in consumer wellness management.

Organic food consumption is associated with a healthy lifestyle, socio-demographics, and dietary habits – A cross-sectional study based on the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Julie Louise Munk Andersen ◽  
Kirsten Frederiksen ◽  
Ole Raaschou-Nielsen ◽  
Johnni Hansen ◽  
Cecilie Kyrø ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Organic Food Consumption

Abstract Objective: To study the association between organic food consumption and lifestyle, socio-demographics, and dietary habits. Design: Cohort participants completed detailed questionnaires about organic food consumption, diet, and lifestyle between 1999 and 2002. Polytomous logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between organic food consumption, and lifestyle, socio-demographics, and dietary habits. Setting: This cross-sectional study uses data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort. Participants: A total of 43,209 men and women aged between 54 and 73 years were included in the study. Results: Overall, 15% reported never consuming organic food, 39% had low organic food consumption, 37% had medium organic food consumption and 10% had high organic food consumption. The relative risk of consuming organic food versus never consuming organic food was highest among women, persons with body mass index <25 kg/m2, persons with low alcohol intake, persons participating in sports, persons who did not smoke or were former smokers, and among persons who adhered to the Danish national dietary guidelines. Associations were more distinct with higher levels of organic food consumption. Conclusion: Based on a historical cohort of Danish adults, organic food consumption was associated with a generally healthy lifestyle, more favorable socio-demographics, and dietary habits. These findings have to be considered in the adjustment strategy for future studies linking organic food consumption with health outcomes.

scholarly journals Socio-economic disparities in the consumption of vegetables, fruit and energy-dense foods: the role of motive priorities

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 873-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Konttinen ◽  
Sirpa Sarlio-Lähteenkorva ◽  
Karri Silventoinen ◽  
Satu Männistö ◽  
Ari Haukkala
Keyword(s):  
Food Choice ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Food Choice Motives ◽  
Energy Dense Food

AbstractObjectiveA low socio-economic status (SES) is related to less healthy dietary habits, but the reasons for this remain unclear. We examined whether the absolute or relative importance of various food choice motives contributed to SES disparities in vegetable/fruit and energy-dense food intake.DesignWe analysed cross-sectional data from the FINRISK Study 2007 by means of structural equation modelling and used a shortened version of the Food Choice Questionnaire to assess the absolute importance of health, pleasure, convenience, price, familiarity and ethicality motives. We calculated the relative importance of each motive by dividing the participant's rating of it by his/her mean score on all motives. Dietary intake was measured with an FFQ.SettingA population-based survey in Finland.SubjectsMen (n 1691) and women (n 2059) aged 25–64 years.ResultsHigher education and income were related to a greater vegetable/fruit intake (β = 0·12, P < 0·001), while education was associated negatively with the consumption of energy-dense foods (β = −0·09, P < 0·001). Socio-economically disadvantaged individuals considered price and/or familiarity more important in their food choices in both absolute and relative terms. A higher income was related to a greater relative importance of health considerations. Relative motives were more strongly associated with vegetable/fruit and energy-dense food consumption than absolute motives and the relative importance of price, familiarity and health partly mediated the effects of the SES indicators on the consumption of these food items.ConclusionsIndividual priorities in food choice motives, rather than the absolute importance of single motives, play a role in producing SES disparities in diet.

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