scholarly journals Gender difference in the association between food away-from-home consumption and body weight outcomes among Chinese adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (16) ◽  
pp. 2984-2990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Wen Du ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Hui-Jun Wang ◽  
Zhi-Hong Wang ◽  
Chang Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Away From Home ◽  
Weight Outcomes ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Individual Household

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to explore the associations between food away-from-home (FAFH) consumption and body weight outcomes among Chinese adults.DesignFAFH was defined as food prepared at restaurants and the percentage of energy from FAFH was calculated. Measured BMI and waist circumference (WC) were used as body weight outcomes. Quantile regression models for BMI and WC were performed separately by gender.SettingInformation on demographic, socio-economic, diet and health parameters at individual, household and community levels was collected in twelve provinces of China.SubjectsA cross-sectional sample of 7738 non-pregnant individuals aged 18–60 years from the China Health and Nutrition Survey 2011 was analysed.ResultsFor males, quantile regression models showed that percentage of energy from FAFH was associated with an increase in BMI of 0·01, 0·01, 0·01, 0·02, 0·02 and 0·03 kg/m2 at the 5th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 95th quantile, and an increase in WC of 0·04, 0·06, 0·06, 0·04, 0·06, 0·05 and 0·07 cm at the 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 95th quantile. For females, percentage of energy from FAFH was associated with 0·01, 0·01, 0·01 and 0·02 kg/m2 increase in BMI at the 10th, 25th, 90th and 95th quantile, and with 0·05, 0·04, 0·03 and 0·03 cm increase in WC at the 5th, 10th, 25th and 75th quantile.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that FAFH consumption is relatively more important for BMI and WC among males rather than females in China. Public health initiatives are needed to encourage Chinese adults to make healthy food choices when eating out.

scholarly journals Gender differences in the relationship between dietary energy and macronutrients intake and body weight outcomes in Chinese adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhao ◽  
Jian Sun
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Weight Outcomes ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background To explore the the gender differences in the relationship between dietary energy and macronutrients intake and body weight outcomes in Chinese adults. Methods Data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS, 2015) for10,898 participants aged 18-64 years. Three consecutive 24-h dietary recalls was used to assess the dietary intake. Quantile regression models for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were performed separately for each sex. Results Adult males showed greater absolute intakes of energy and macronutrients as compared to females as per the body weight outcomes. A 10% increase in BMI resulted in an additional intake of 0.002-0.004 kcal/d of dietary energy, 0.032-0.057 g/d of fats, 0.039-0.084 g/d of proteins, and 0.018-0.028 g/d of carbohydrates across all quantiles in males (p < 0.05). A 10% increase in WC resulted in an additional intake of 0.004-0.008 kcal/d of dietary energy, 0.051-0.052 g/d of carbohydrates across the entire quantile in males (p < 0.05), and an increased intake of 0.060-0.150 kcal/d of fat in females (p < 0.05). Conclusions Dietary Fat intake could be the risk factor of abdominal obesity in women. The importance of gender- specific evidence should be considered before promoting macronutrient allocation for the prevention and treatment of obesity.

Associations between perceived stress and BMI and waist circumference in Chinese adults: Data from the 2015 China Health and Nutrition Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Tian Tan ◽  
Cindy W. Leung
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Abstract Objectives: To assess the association between perceived stress and adiposity among Chinese adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Perceived stress was assessed using the 14-item perceived stress scale. Associations between quintiles of perceived stress and BMI (Body Mass Index) and waist circumference were assessed using in linear regression models and multinomial regression models. Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics. Setting: 2015 China Health and Nutrition Survey: 12 provinces covering a variety of geographic, economic development, and health indicator situations. Participants: 8,385 adults of both genders, aged 18-99 years. Results: Overall, the mean perceived stress score was 22.7 (6.2), mean BMI was 24.3 (3.6) kg/m2, and prevalence of obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m2) was 6.0%. There were inverse associations between perceived stress quintiles with continuous BMI (P<0.001), BMI categories (P=0.015), and waist circumference (P=0.047). Compared to adults in the lowest quintile of perceived stress, adults in the highest quintile of perceived stress had 0.44 kg/m2 lower mean BMI (95% CI: -0.67,-0.21), 0.72 times the prevalence of obesity (95% CI: 0.55, 0.94) and 0.73 times the prevalence of abdominal obesity (95% CI: 0.61, 0.88). Results were similar when using Chinese-specific cut-points. Conclusion: Our results showed inverse associations between perceived stress quintiles and adiposity among Chinese adults. Future studies should aim to better understand the directionality of observed associations and the potential biological and behavioral mechanisms underlying these associations in the Chinese population.

scholarly journals Gender differences in the relationship between dietary energy and macronutrients intake and body weight outcomes in Chinese adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhao(Former Corresponding Author) ◽  
Jian Sun ◽  
Chang Su New
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Weight Outcomes ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background To explore the the gender differences in the relationship between dietary energy and macronutrients intake and body weight outcomes in Chinese adults. Methods Data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS, 2015) for10,898 participants aged 18-64 years. Three consecutive 24-h dietary recalls was used to assess the dietary intake. Quantile regression models for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were performed separately for each sex. Results Adult males showed greater absolute intakes of energy and macronutrients as compared to females as per the body weight outcomes. A 10% increase in BMI resulted in an additional intake of 0.002-0.004 kcal/d of dietary energy, 0.032-0.057 g/d of fats, 0.039-0.084 g/d of proteins, and 0.018-0.028 g/d of carbohydrates across all quantiles in males (p < 0.05). A 10% increase in WC resulted in an additional intake of 0.004-0.008 kcal/d of dietary energy, 0.051-0.052 g/d of carbohydrates across the entire quantile in males (p < 0.05), and an increased intake of 0.060-0.150 kcal/d of fat in females (p < 0.05). Conclusions Dietary Fat intake could be the risk factor of abdominal obesity in women. The importance of gender- specific evidence should be considered before promoting macronutrient allocation for the prevention and treatment of obesity.

scholarly journals Association between Eating Away from Home and Hyperuricemia: A Population-Based Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zifeng Liu ◽  
Xiaoting Su ◽  
Mianli Xiao ◽  
Peien Zhou ◽  
Jianwei Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Home Food

Hyperuricemia (HU) is a risk factor for different kinds of chronic noncommunicable diseases, and eating away from home (EAFH) may play an important role in their development, which has been ignored greatly so far. This study aimed to investigate the association between EAFH and HU in different models. A cross-sectional study involving 8,322 participants of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) was conducted. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the data. We found that participants who consumed more away-from-home food had a higher risk for HU, and the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) (for each increment in grades of EAFH) were 1.11 (1.02, 1.20) in a multiadjusted model (adjusted for age, gender, province, net individual income, body mass index, smoking, leisure-time physical activities, energy intake, and sleep duration). As for stratified analyses, the aOR (95% CI) of EAFH was 1.12 (1.01, 1.24) for men and 1.06 (0.92, 1.21) for women. Similar results can be found in the middle-aged and obese population, with aOR (95% CI) of EAFH as 1.17 (1.05, 1.30) and 1.15 (1.03, 1.29), respectively. In conclusion, EAFH is positively associated with the prevalence of HU.

scholarly journals Trends and Disparities of Energy Intake and Macronutrient Composition in China: A Series of National Surveys, 1982–2012

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2168
Author(s):  
Zhenni Zhu ◽  
Xiaoguang Yang ◽  
Yuehui Fang ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Zhenyu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Gross National Product ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Macronutrient Composition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
National Surveys ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Nationally Representative

Background: China’s diet transition might offer guidance to undeveloped countries on the way to prosperity. This report describes the trends and disparities in energy and macronutrient composition among Chinese adults, and between subpopulations. Methods: Data for the current study were obtained from the 1982, 1992, 2002, and 2010–2012 China National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) rounds, which were nationally representative cross-sectional surveys. We applied 24-h dietary recall and food weighing to assess dietary intake. Results: There were 204,877 participants aged 20 years or older included in the current analysis. From 1982 to 2012, the estimated energy intake declined from 2614.7 kcal to 2063.9 kcal. The trend in the estimated percentage of energy intake from fat showed a spike. It increased from 16.3% to 33.1% (1992 vs. 1982 difference, 7.6%; 95% CI 7.4% to 7.7%; 2002 vs. 1992 difference, 7.7%; 95% CI 7.6% to 7.9%; 2012 vs. 2002 difference, 1.6%; 95% CI 1.4% to 1.7%; p < 0.01 for trend). The trends coincided in all the subgroups (all p < 0.01 for trend) except for the subgroup of those educated over 15 years, whose percentage of energy intake from fat declined from 37.4% to 36.6% (2012 vs. 2002 difference, −0.8%; 95% CI −1.6% to 0.0%). The estimated percentage of energy intake from carbohydrates declined from 74.0% to 55.0%. The ranges of the estimated percentage of energy intake from fat, within population subgroups stratified by education level, area and Gross national product (GNP) level, were narrowed. Conclusions: Quick improvements in society and the economy effectively curbed undernutrition, but easily triggered overnutrition. Disparities persistently existed between different subpopulations, while the gaps would narrow if comprehensive efforts were made. Education might be a promising way to prevent overnutrition during prosperous progress. The low-social profile populations require specific interventions so as to avoid further disease burdens.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Income Mobility in Taiwan: Evidence from TS2SLS and Structural Quantile Regression

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 257-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamhon Kan ◽  
I-Hsin Li ◽  
Ruei-Hua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Income Elasticity ◽  
Income Mobility ◽  
Income Shocks ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Income Elasticities ◽  
Intergenerational Income Mobility

Abstract We estimate intergenerational income mobility in Taiwan, employing repeated cross-sectional data. We find that the father–son, father–daughter, mother–son and mother–daughter income elasticities-at-40 are around 0.18, 0.23, 0.50 and 0.54, respectively. Moreover, the mother–child income elasticity increases slightly over children’s birth year, while the father–child elasticity is stable, but we do not find any time trend in elasticities. Since mean-regression results may not be informative in fast growing economies, we estimate relative mobility via structural quantile regression models. The results indicate that parents’ income affects children’s income mainly through the propagation of children’s income shocks, rather than affecting the level directly.

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