FoodSteps: lifestyle interventions at the workplace, the effects of adjustments of the building and canteen on physical activities and dietary habits

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willem van Mechelen
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions

scholarly journals Effect of Daily Physical Activities and Dietary Habits on the Bone Density of Female College Students.

2001 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 285-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junko Sawa ◽  
Toshiko Fujii ◽  
Takako Nishikawa ◽  
Chiemi Fukatsu ◽  
Tsuneko Kannan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Female College ◽  
Daily Physical Activities

scholarly journals How will the way we live look different in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? A nutrition survey in Greece

2021 ◽  
pp. 026010602110090
Author(s):  
Demosthenes Panagiotakos ◽  
Rena I. Kosti ◽  
Christos Pitsavos
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Way

Background: As we move towards a post-pandemic society, a question arises: How will the way we live look different in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? Aim: The aim of this survey was to evaluate changes in eating habits and other lifestyle behaviours (i.e., exercise and smoking) of people of almost all ages, who live in Greece, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A web-based survey using conventional sampling was conducted from during December 2020, in Greece. A total of 2258 individuals, aged 17 years and older voluntarily participated (912 (40%) men). Results: 89 (3.94%) of the participants reported that they had, or currently have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Moreover, 36.4% of the participants reported that they have changed their dietary habits during the pandemic towards a healthier diet – those participants had median age of 35 years, were of both sexes, 17% had co-morbidities and 69% with higher education level; moreover, 19% of those participants have started or increased the frequency of receiving dietary supplements that enhance the immune system, 34% of the participants reported that they gained weight during the pandemic period, whereas 19.8% reported that they have lost weight, and 37% of the participants reported that they have started or increased, as compared to the pre-pandemic time, their frequency of physical activities. Conclusions: The COVID-19_pandemic seems to have forced people to discover again habits and traditions towards a more natural and healthier way of living. Long-term consequences and the evolution of these lifestyle changes after the COVID-19 pandemic have to be evaluated relevant to their implications in public health.

scholarly journals Management of Hypertension and Diabetes in Obesity: Non-Pharmacological Measures

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Pappachan ◽  
Elias C. Chacko ◽  
Ganesan Arunagirinathan ◽  
Rajagopalan Sriraman
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Regular Exercise ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
First Line ◽  
Effective Treatment Option ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Reduced Physical Activity ◽  
Effective Drugs ◽  
Dietary Modifications

Obesity has become a global epidemic over the past few decades because of unhealthy dietary habits and reduced physical activity. Hypertension and diabetes are quite common among obese individuals and there is a linear relationship between the degree of obesity and these diseases. Lifestyle interventions like dietary modifications and regular exercise are still important and safe first-line measures for treatment. Recently, bariatric surgery has emerged as an important and very effective treatment option for obese individuals especially in those with comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes. Though there are few effective drugs for the management of obesity, their efficacy is only modest, and they should always be combined with lifestyle interventions for optimal benefit. In this paper we aim to outline the non-pharmacological measures for the management of hypertension and diabetes in obesity.

scholarly journals Physical fitness and lifestyle behaviors among type2 diabetes Persons over 50 years old

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 166-175
Author(s):  
Ziad Ermeley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Group A ◽  
Positive Health Practices ◽  
Group B

This study aimed to compare physical fitness and lifestyle behaviors among type2 daibetes subjects over the age of 50 years old, The sample consisted of (20) subjects, They were divided into two groups : group A included (10) type2 daibetes subjects who were regularly participants in physical activities in fitness classes, and group B included (10) type2 daibetes subjects who were not participants in physical activities. A lifestyle behaviors questionnaire was used to measure the lifestyle behaviors for both groups, hte questionnaire Included phrases related to : (Exercise and positive health practices, dietary habits, smoking habits, preventive health measures and amount of sleep) . In addition, to physical fitness tests: (strength endurance of the abdominal muscles, maximum strength of the hand muscles, and flexibility). The results revealed that the lifestyle behaviors in type2 daibetes persons in group A who were participating in physical activities was more healthy than group B who were non-participants, in conclusion ,participation in physical activities contributes to a better healthy lifestyle behaviors including regular exercise, regular dietary habits, not smoking and an adequate amount of sleep.

scholarly journals Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Interventions in Schools of Jazan City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Fatima Awad Elkarim Elfaki ◽  
Husam Eldin Elsawi Khalafalla ◽  
Abdelrahim Mutwakel Gaffar ◽  
Mohamed E Moukhyer ◽  
Ibrahim A Bani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Interventions

Background Unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle among adolescents is considered as a risk factor for nutrition-related diseases in adulthood. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention—including physical activity (PA) and eating habits (EH)—among female students in Jizan City, southwest Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods A representative sample of 565 school students aged 12–15 years was randomly selected from four schools in Jizan, KSA. The PA and EH were assessed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. A pre-post quasi-experimental study was implemented in three phases. Results Following the intervention, the school children in the intervention groups showed a significant improvement in their EH and PA. These improvements were documented in increased physical walking measured by the number of students walking daily, the number of days walked, and the time spent on vigorous activities (54.11 ± 54.89 to 63.24 ± 76.16). Fruits and vegetables had a similar consumption frequency in both the intervention and control groups. The snacks were frequently consumed among intervention group with a significant increase in the mean number from 1.64 ± 0.93 to 1.96 ± 1.13 (p = 0.000) and fast food were less frequently consumed among intervention group than the control group (p = 0.000). The prevalence of obesity in the intervention group was reduced from 16.3% to 12.9%, while it was significantly increased from 17.6% to 19.0% in the control group (p = 0.0148). Weight decreased by 0.37 kg in the intervention group, while it increased by 0.07 kg in the control group, but with no statistically significant increase. Conclusion: In conclusion, healthy lifestyle interventions can improve short- and long-term outcomes in school children. When examining the health benefits of healthy lifestyle, the importance of dietary and PA behaviors should be considered. Keywords:  lifestyle, dietary habits, physical activity, chronic diseases, Jazan-KSA  

scholarly journals Relationship of Body Mass Index with Diet, Physical Activities, and Lifestyles of Dental Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 899-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamran Habib Awan ◽  
Syed R Habib ◽  
Sakhar Alghofaily ◽  
Hussam Alshamrani ◽  
Abdullah Alhammad
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Introduction The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence of overweight issues and obesity by recording the body mass index (BMI) and explore the dietary habits, physical activities (PAs), and lifestyles of male students at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. Materials and methods A custom-designed self-administrative form and questionnaire were used in this study for data collection. The first part of the form was used to record the participants’ height and weight for the BMI. The participants were grouped as underweight (BMI < 18.5), normal weight (BMI = 18.5–24.9), overweight (BMI = 25–29.9), and obese (BMI > 30.0). The second part comprised questions related to the dietary habits, PAs, and lifestyles of the male dental students. Chi-squared test was used to generate the significance of each question at significance <0.05. Results A total of 211 male students (mean age 22.31 ± 2.10 years) participated in the study (response rate 78.1%). The findings revealed that 29 and 28% of the dental students were overweight and obese respectively. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between the groups was found for the questions asked about time spent exercising per day (p = 0.003), time spent sporting per week (p = 0.003), and time spent watching television and internet surfing per day (p = 0.012). Conclusion The prevalence of overweight issues and obesity is high among the dental students compared with the general population of Saudi Arabia, and there is a need for intervention programs to combat obesity among the dental students. The awareness about PA, healthy diet/lifestyle, consequences of overweight and obesity on their health and profession must be increased among the dental students to avoid future complications. Clinical significance The impact of obesity on individuals’ oral health and its influence on dental treatment protocols and postoperative procedures has been well documented. Dental students are more prone to obesity due to their lifestyle with less PA and disordered eating habits and, thereby, are prone to obesity-related health hazards. How to cite this article Habib SR, Alghofaily S, Alshamrani H, Alhammad A, Awan KH. Relationship of Body Mass Index with Diet, Physical Activities, and Lifestyles of Dental Students. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(10):899-904.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Dietary Habits and Physical Activities of Women Aged Under and Over 40 Years with Breast Cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 847-854
Author(s):  
Nemati Ali ◽  
Faizi Iraj ◽  
Tazakorie Zahra ◽  
Mirbabazadeh Sayed Sajjad
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Over 40 Years

scholarly journals EVALUATING CONCEPT OF HEALTHY EATING IN RELATION WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DIETARY HABITS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 1603-06
Author(s):  
Ambreen Javed ◽  
Sudaifa Ameer ◽  
Hira Talib ◽  
Irfan Bashir ◽  
Muhammad Jamshaid
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

Objective: To evaluate the physical activities and dietary habits and to determine the concept of healthy eating among university students of Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Three well reputed educational institutes of Lahore Pakistan, from Jul 2019 to May 2020. Methodology: A questionnaire was used for data collection and validated scientifically as well as linguistically by experts. The questionnaire consists of 4 parts demographic and basic profile of participants i.e., body mass index, age, gender. The rest of parts used to evaluate dietary patterns, physical activities and participant’s concept for healthy eating. A total of 324 participants were included in the study and sample size was calculated by using Raosoft sample size calculator by keeping the population size as 200000. The data was collected through online protocols such as by sharing in social media groups of relevant universities. All the collected data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS-21. Results: Out of 324 participants, there was a major cohort of female participants 202 (62.3%) as well as 209 (64.5%) participants were day scholars. The key findings of current study were observed that the students have satisfactory eating habits and 103 (31.8%) have an active lifestyle; 130 (40.1%) have a normal body mass index; only 142 (43.8%) have quite good nutritional knowledge. Conclusion: The results specified detrimental behaviors influencing student’s dietary habits and they must be considered inevitable for interventions to be made and refining student’s responsiveness for acquiring a healthy lifestyle.

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