Relationships between ideal figure, lifestyle habits, physical activity and self-rated health in Japanese female healthcare students

Abstract Background Self-rated health (SRH), a subjective perception of an individual’s overall health, is widely used in public health. The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a critical period, with significant changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. It is therefore important to understand the self-rated health of young Japanese women. The aim of this study to provide basic data on the epidemiological features of SRH in female students of healthcare subjects, including their recognition of appropriate physique, lifestyle habits, and levels of physical activity. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a total of 1101 female students of healthcare subjects in Japan. Body mass index was calculated from body height and weight using data from periodic health examinations, and lifestyle habits, physical activity, and self-rated health were self-reported using several previously-validated scales. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between self-rated health and scores for lifestyle habits and physical activity, adjusting for grade and smoking. Results The odds ratio of poor/fair self-rated health was 1.87 (95% confidence interval (Cl) 1.13–3.24) for lower vs higher levels of activity, 5.38 (3.59–8.10) for those with vs. without insomnia, and 0.44 (0.28–0.69) for the group who wanted to be thin, rather than those whose ideal weight was standard. Conclusions Young women tend to want to be thin, so it is important to provide health education that will help them to understand appropriate weight on a medical basis, and prevent health problems caused by the inappropriate idealization of thinness.

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Prevalence Of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour And Unhealthy Dietary Habits Among Moroccan Adolescents

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) ◽

10.17762/turcomat.v12i5.1736 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 937-943

Author(s):

Abdelmounaim Boulhanna, Et. al.

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Human Life ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Behaviour ◽

Sugary Drinks

Adolescence represents a very crucial phase in the human life cycle. During this period adolescents develop individual lifestyle habits. as a result, and in the absence of data concerning the above characteristics, in the Beni Mellal-Khénifra region, we leaded a cross-sectional survey of growth ,food and hygiene behaviour conducted among a sample of 812 adolescents, including 404 boys attending school aged 13 to18 years, Furthermore, the objective of this study was also to verify among college students of the region the prevalence of moderate physical activity levels, unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary behaviour, in order to determine the risk factors related to the physical inactivity. The prevalence of physical activity was 36.08% (50.0% among boys and 22.06% among girls). Nearly 40% of these adolescents spend more than 2 hours a day in front of the screens. Unhealthy dietary habits are more frequent among adolescents and the majority of them consume Fried potatoes (fries and chips) Doughnuts/cake, Sugary drinks more than three times a week. These results show significant associations between physical activity, sedentary habits and some unhealthy dietary habits.

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Comparison of the General Dietary Habits and Lifestyle between Before and During COVID-19 among the Saudi Adult's Population in Riyadh

Current Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.2174/1573401318666211224123653 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

Author(s):

Nouf A. ALkharashi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Media ◽

Large Scale ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Adult Population ◽

Daily Intake ◽

The Internet ◽

Lifestyle Habits ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: The global outbreak of COVID-19, for which there is few evidence-based effective vaccines or treatments available yet, has led to many attempts to find alternative options. Objective: This study aimed to compare the general dietary habits and lifestyle between before and during COVID-19 among the Saudi adult population in Riyadh Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, targeting the Riyadh population, from 16 May 2020 to 16 June 2020. The study comprised a structured questionnaire design that inquired demographic information examples include:(age, gender, place of residence, and health status); dietary habits information (daily intake of certain foods, food frequency, number of meals/days, and number of times drinking the tea and coffee); lifestyle habits information (physical activity, sleep quality, time that spend using the internet, social media and electronic devices for fun daily and stresses) using Google form. A total of 1,193 participants have been included in the study aged over 18 years. Results: During the COVID-19 period, a significant increase in the number of meals eaten daily, the number of times of fruits and vegetable intake, the number of sweets, cakes, and biscuits, the number of hours of sleep per day, the time using the internet and social media were observed more than at in the before COVID-19 pandemic period. However, the number of running exercise or physical activity were significantly reduced. Conclusion: In this study, the dietary and lifestyle habits have changed among the Saudis during the COVID-19 period. Future large-scale similar studies should be undertaken to confirm the results of the study.

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Association Between Self-Reported Resistance Training and Self-Rated Health in a National Sample of U.S. Men and Women

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.7.3.289 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 289-298 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Joseph T. Ciccolo ◽

Kelley K. Pettee Gabriel ◽

Caroline Macera ◽

Barbara E. Ainsworth

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

South Carolina ◽

Resistance Training ◽

National Sample ◽

University Of South Carolina ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

Independent Association

Background:Self-rated health (SRH) is a predictor of several clinical outcomes, including mortality. Physical activity is associated with SRH; however, the specific role that resistance training (RT) plays in this relationship is unknown. We explored the independent association between self-reported RT and SRH in a cross-sectional survey (National Physical Activity and Weight Loss Study; NPAWLS) conducted by the University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center in 2002.Method:Subjects were 9651 men and women (mean age 46.5 yrs) classified as having high or low SRH; and they were categorized into 2 groups: (1) meeting nationally recommended levels for RT (≥2 days/week); (2) not meeting levels (<2 days/week or no RT).Results:Meeting national recommendations was associated with male gender (P < .01), normal BMI (P < .01), and higher education (P < .01). When compared to individuals with low SRH, those with high SRH were 2 times as likely to meet recommended levels of RT (OR = 2.32; 95% CI = 1.96 to 2.76). The model modestly attenuated when fully adjusted for confounding variables, including other exercise (OR = 1.79; 95% CI = 1.49 to 2.15).Conclusion:This study identifies the specific positive relationship between RT and SRH, further supporting the health benefits of meeting the national recommendations for RT.

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Impact of Frailty on Dietary Habits among Community-Dwelling Older Persons during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

Journal of Frailty & Aging ◽

10.14283/jfa.2021.45 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

K. Kinoshita ◽

S. Satake ◽

H. Arai

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Food Intake ◽

Older People ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Dietary Habit ◽

Frail Older People ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Frailty Status

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in reduced physical activity and social interaction. These restrictions may have affected the food intake habits of frail older people more than non-frail older people. Objectives: To investigate the association between frailty and change in dietary habit during the pandemic. Design: Cross-sectional mail survey Setting: Community-based Participants: The study questionnaire was mailed to 4,436 older residents of Higashiura, Aich Japan, who were aged ≥75 years and who did not need care as of April 1, 2020. Of these, 2,738 participants provided complete answers to the questionnaires (75–96 years old, 49.3% males). Measurements: The participants’ frailty status and changes in food consumption during social isolation were assessed. Frailty status was assessed using the five-item frailty screening index (i.e., weight loss, low physical function, low physical activity, cognition, and exhaustion). Any participant who reported an increase or a decrease in ≥1 of the 12 food categories was defined as having change in dietary habit. Using multivariate logistic regression analysis, the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of frailty for changes in diet were estimated by adjusting for age, sex, BMI, and living alone. In each of the 12 food categories, the proportion of participants with increased and decreased food intake was compared between the groups. Results: Among the participants, 470 (17.2%) were frail, and 1,097 (40.1%) experienced a change in dietary habit under social restriction. The adjusted OR (95% CI) of the frail group for a change in dietary habit was 2.01 (1.63–2.47, p<0.001). Participants with decreased consumption of meat, fish, seaweed and mushroom, and fruits and those with increased consumption of eggs, bread, and noodles tended to be frail. Conclusion: The nutritional intervention for frail older people should be strengthened during the pandemic.

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Comparison of the general dietary habits and lifestyle between before and during COVID-19 among the Saudi adult's population in Riyadh

10.21203/rs.3.rs-326478/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nouf ALkharashi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Media ◽

Large Scale ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Adult Population ◽

Daily Intake ◽

The Internet ◽

Lifestyle Habits ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The Covid-19 pandemic led to lockdowns in several parts of the world, causing sudden lifestyle and dietary habits changed, through social distancing and isolation at home. This study aimed to compare the general dietary habits and lifestyle between before and during COVID-19 among the Saudi adult population in Riyadh. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, targeting the Riyadh population, from 16 May 2020 to 16 June 2020. The study comprised a structured questionnaire packet that inquired demographic information examples include:(age, gender, place of residence, and health status); dietary habits information (daily intake of certain foods, food frequency, number of meals/day, and number of times drinking the tea and coffee); lifestyle habits information (physical activity, sleep quality, time that spend using the internet, social media and electronic devices for fun daily and stresses) using Google form. A total of 1,193 participants have been included in the study aged over 18 years.Results: During the COVID-19 period, a significant increase in the number of meals eaten daily, the number of times of fruits and vegetable intake, the number of sweets, cakes, and biscuits, the number of hours of sleep per day, the time using the internet and social media were observed more than at in the before COVID-19 pandemic period. However, the number of running exercise or physical activity was significantly reduced. Conclusion: In this study, the dietary and lifestyle habits have changed among the Saudis during the COVID-19 period. Future large-scale similar studies should be undertaken to confirm the results of the study.

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Are lifestyle factors significantly associated with self-rated health among Japanese female healthcare students?

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10435-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Makoto Ohtsuki ◽

Yusuke Wakasugi ◽

Takuhiro Narukawa ◽

Shunsuke Uehara ◽

Takeshi Ohkubo

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

The Body ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Healthcare Students ◽

Self Rated Health

Abstract Background Self-rated health (SRH), a subjective perception of an individual’s overall health, is widely used in public health assessment. The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a critical period involving substantial changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. Therefore, it is important to understand SRH among young Japanese females. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between SRH among female healthcare students and their lifestyle factors, such as living status (living with others or living alone), smoking habit, alcohol consumption, frequency of breakfast consumption (FBC), physical activity, insomnia, and physique recognition. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 1101 female healthcare students in Japan. The body mass index was calculated from the body height and weight using data from periodic health examinations. Self-reported sociodemographic, lifestyle or dietary habits, physical activity, and SRH were used through a self-administered questionnaire. Participants were classified as having either good SRH (excellent, very good, or good) or impaired SRH (fair or poor). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the independent relationships between SRH and lifestyle factors. Results A total of 11.4% participants demonstrated impaired SRH. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the University of California Los Angeles activity score, Athens Insomnia Scale, and physique recognition were associated with SRH. Conclusions It was suggested that public health activities that consider physical activity, sleep, and physique recognition may help maintain and improve SRH in female university students in Japan.

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Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Meeting the Physical Activity Recommendation Among Japanese Adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.6.1.24 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 24-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Ai Shibata ◽

Koichiro Oka ◽

Yoshio Nakamura ◽

Isao Muraoka

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

College Education ◽

Activity Level ◽

Physical Activity Recommendation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Japanese Adults ◽

Demographic Correlates

Background:Although engaging in the recommended amount of physical activity provides disease-prevention benefits, few studies have examined the proportion and correlates of meeting the Japanese physical activity recommendation. This study investigated the prevalence and demographic correlates of attaining the recommended value on the Exercise and Physical Activity Reference for Health Promotion 2006.Methods:Data were analyzed for 5177 Japanese adults who took an Internet-based cross-sectional survey. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and 6 possible demographic correlates were obtained. Respondents were divided into 3 groups—recommended, insufficient, and inactive—according to their estimated weekly physical activity level. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used.Results:Overall, 26.6% of respondents were physically active according to the recommendation criterion. Gender, employment status, age, marital status, and educational level were statistically significant. In men, being employed and in women, being 30 to 39 years of age were negatively associated with the attainment of the recommendation. Being male, being a married woman, and having a college education or higher for women were positively correlated with the attainment of the recommendation.Conclusions:Different associations of demographic correlates with the physical activity recommendation for men and women were found, suggesting that gender-specific strategies for targeting the population or specific interventions might be more effective in promoting physical activity among Japanese adults.

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Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors of Bangladeshi-Americans in Southeast Michigan

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzab035_067 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 159-159

Author(s):

Anahita Mistry ◽

Dina Haque

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

South Asians ◽

Dietary Guidelines ◽

Lifestyle Behaviors ◽

Culturally Appropriate ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives South Asians, including Bangladeshis have a high incidence of chronic disease. The Metro-Detroit area has one of the largest populations of Bangladeshi-Americans in the USA. There is insufficient research on their dietary habits and lifestyle which are important determinants of health. The objective of this research was to investigate the dietary and lifestyle behaviors of Bangladeshi-Americans in Michigan, and compare them with the recommended dietary guidelines. Methods A culturally appropriate cross sectional survey with 25 questions was created and completed by residents (n = 49, 18 + years) of Bangladeshi descent living in Michigan. Quantitative and qualitative data regarding socioeconomic status, diet, physical activity, sleep and health were gathered. Data were analyzed using excel. Fruit and vegetable intakes were compared to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. Results The majority (69%) of survey respondents were women. Only 36% of the participants consumed fruits daily; 62% of participants consumed vegetables every day. Rice was a daily staple consumed by 75% of respondents. Thirty seven % of participants reported that they were overweight while 66% were trying to lose weight. Barely 37% of participants exercised for 30 minutes or more daily. Only 16% reported getting the required 8 hours of sleep daily. Cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes were commonly present and 53% reported taking medication daily. Conclusions Most participants did not meet Dietary Guidelines recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption or for physical activity. Further research into culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions and health education strategies to reduce the burden of disease in this vulnerable population is needed. Funding Sources NA.

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The National Survey of Health, Diet, Physical Activity and Supplements among Adults in Saudi Arabia

Food and Drug Regulatory Science Journal ◽

10.32868/rsj.v1i1.21 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Nora Abdulrahman Althumiri ◽

Nouf S. Alammari ◽

Rasha A. Almubark ◽

Fatemah A. Alnofal ◽

Dalal J. Alkhamis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Equal Distribution ◽

Nutrition Guidelines ◽

Quota Sampling

Background Diet, health, physical activity, tobacco use, and mental health are risk factors that contribute to an increased incidence of NCDs. This report aims to determine overall health status, nutritional perceptions, knowledge, behaviors, and shopping practices among the Saudi population. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted among Saudi residents aged ≥ 18 years. This study used a stratified quota sampling technique to get an equal distribution of participants across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia. Results A total of 3,699 people across all 13 regions in Saudi Arabia were interviewed. Of those, 15.2% reported that they had at least one chronic disease, 12.5% were at risk of depression, and 16.4% were regular smokers. Overall, 25.9% of participants were obese (29% of men and 26.5% of women). Less than two thirds (60.5%) of participants were physically active, with an average of 53 minutes of physical activity per day. A lack of willpower was the most-reported reason for not being active. A very small portion of participants ate fruit (5.8%) and vegetables (7.3%). During the last seven days, 19.9 % had taken supplements, and 54.65% of those reported that they used supplements for medical reasons. Conclusion Further research is needed to develop evidence-based nutrition guidelines to address food consumption and Saudi dietary habits.

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Sociocultural Characteristic, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Risk Factors Among a Sample of Kuwaiti Male University Students

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988316680937 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 308-317 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Maha Al-Sejari

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

University Students ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

Male University Students

In the past six decades, the Kuwaiti population has been exposed to rapid transformation in the quality of diet intake, daily activities, and career types. This major socioeconomic shift was accompanied by the introduction of both communicable and noncommunicable chronic diseases afflicting people of all ages. This article aims to detect a relationship between sociocultural characteristics—such as physical activity, dietary habits, and smoking—and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS). A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 262 male university students in Kuwait; participants were selected by using a convenient nonrandom opportunistic sample. Associated social and health factors were obtained using a closed-ended questionnaire. BMI and blood tests that include clusters of MetS risk components were drawn from participants in primary health care clinics. More than half of the participants were overweight and obese; 74.4% of the participants reported they did not visit a nutritionist; 69.8% said that they are currently not on a diet; 53.4% of the students were nonsmokers; 42.7% reported moderate to very low daily physical activity. The prevalence of MetS components increased among students with older age, employed, and married ( p < .001), higher BMI, higher income, smoking, fewer number of family members living, and belonging to the Shia religious sect ( p < .05). The high frequency of MetS among younger students needs to be considered by Kuwaiti community members and the government to highlight the risk factors of MetS on individuals’ well-being, quality of life, and life expectation.

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