Physical activity and dietary habits of Filipino college students

No published study has been tracked to date on the physical activity (PA) and dietary habits (DH) of Filipino college students. Thus, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence of regular PA among college students in a Philippine setting and (2) the reasons for either adherence to PA or for being inactive, (3) to describe DH of the students, (4) to compare PA involvement and DH across year levels, and (5) to correlate PA and diet behaviors. Data were collected using a self-administered survey questionnaire. Results showed that only 32.8% of the 1,706 students in this study engaged in regular PA. There were greater proportions of inactivity at higher-year levels (62.5%, 66.5%, 76.5%, and 84.8% in the first, second, third and fourth year, respectively). The major reason for inactivity was lack of time, while the students’ PA adherence was largely due to predisposing factors such as knowledge about PA, beliefs in benefits and enjoyment of PA, and confidence in performing physical activity. About one of every three students in each year level had below-average to poor dietary habits, meaning they seldom eat proper types of food. Findings of this study indicate the need for an intervention that will effectively increase regular PA and ensure proper food intake in the student population.

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Dietary Habits and Physical Activity in Young Adults with Inappropriately High Body Mass Index - a Cross-Sectional Study in Medical Students

Medicina Sportiva ◽

10.2478/v10036-007-0015-1 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 78-83

Author(s):

Lukasz J. Krzych

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Young Adults ◽

Medical Students ◽

Body Mass ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

High Body Mass Index ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Does COVID-19 change dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours in Kuwait: a community-based cross-sectional study

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1186/s12199-020-00901-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Wafaa Husain ◽

Fatemah Ashkanani

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Fast Food ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Lifestyle Behaviours ◽

Late Night ◽

Main Meal

Abstract Background The coronavirus pandemic has transformed and continues to transform and affect the daily lives of communities worldwide, particularly due to the lockdown restrictions. Therefore, this study was designed to understand the changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviours that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online questionnaire using a convenience sample of 415 adults living in Kuwait (age range 18–73 years). Results The rate of skipping breakfast remained consistent, with a slight increase during the pandemic. Lunch remained the main reported meal before and during COVID-19. Compared to before COVID-19, people were much more likely have a late-night snack or meal during COVID-19 (OR = 3.57 (95% CI 1.79–7.26), p < 0.001). Moreover, there was a drastic decrease in the frequency of fast-food consumption during COVID-19, up to 82% reported not consuming fast food (p < 0.001). There was a significant increase in the percentage of participants who had their main meal freshly made (OR = 59.18 (95% CI 6.55–1400.76), p = 0.001). Regarding food group patterns, no significant differences were found before and during the pandemic in terms of the weekly frequency of consumption, except in the case of fish and seafood. There were no remarkable changes in beverage consumption habits among participants before and during the pandemic, except for Americano coffee and fresh juice. Furthermore, there was a great reduction in physical activity and an increase in the amount of screen time and sedentary behaviours. A notable increase was detected in day-time sleep and a decrease in night-time sleep among participants. Conclusion In general, this study indicates some changes in daily life, including changes in some eating practices, physical activity and sleeping habits during the pandemic. It is important that the government considers the need for nutrition education programmes and campaigns, particularly during this critical period of the pandemic in Kuwait.

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Disordered Eating Attitudes and Exercise Behavior among Female Emirati College Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross- Sectional Study

Arab Journal of Nutrition and Exercise (AJNE) ◽

10.18502/ajne.v1i2.1224 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Haleama Al Sabbah ◽

Shatha Muhsineh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

Disordered Eating ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Disordered Eating Attitudes

Background: Growing evidence is showing high levels of physical inactivity and disordered eating attitudes among young females in the United Arab Emirates. This is clearly concerning, but little is known about the activity level of those with disordered eating attitudes and their dieting behavior. This study examines the female Emirati college students’ disordered eating attitudes and its relation to exercise behavior.Method: A cross- sectional study using a validated and reliable questionnaire was conducted on 242 Emirati female students attending a public university in Dubai. Eating Attitudes Test- 26 (EAT26) was used to measure eating attitudes and the short International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was included to measure physical activity level. A systematic random sampling from a list of classes in the fall 2014 semester was used for recruitment. The university’s Research Ethics Committee approved the study and consents were obtained from participants. SPSS v.21 was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was used to compare frequencies. Significance level was set at 0.05.Results: The participants’ mean age and standard deviation (Mean± SD) was 19 ±1.3 years. 31.4% of the participants showed disordered eating attitudes. The percentage of participants engaged in at least one concerning behavior in the past six months was 43.8%. A membership in a health club was significantly related to disordered eating attitudes (p <0.01). A high level of physical activity was correlated with laxative use, over the counter supplements, and exercising for more than 60 minutes to control weight (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a great need for intervention programs and policies to contain the level of abnormal eating attitudes and promote healthy level of physical activity among college students.

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Greek and Immigrant Kindergarteners’ Dietary Habits and BMI: Attica, Greece in Austere Times

Health Behavior and Policy Review ◽

10.14485/hbpr.7.6.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 498-510

Author(s):

Maria Chrissini ◽

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Ioanna Tsiligianni ◽

Dimitra Sifaki-Pistolla ◽

Nikolaos Tzanakis

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Ethnic Origin ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Immigrant Mothers ◽

School Year ◽

Similarities And Differences ◽

The Mediterranean

Objective: In this study, we assessed Greek and immigrant kindergarteners’ and their families’ body mass index (BMI), nutritional habits, and level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet during the Greek austerity period beginning in 2009. Methods: A cross-sectional study in Attica, Greece, during the school year 2016-17, enrolling 578 guardian parents and 578 kindergarteners aged ≥ 5-6 years, from 63 public kindergartens in 36 municipalities in Attica’s prefecture. Results: Immigrant mothers experienced twice as high the unemployment rate (21.3%) than Greek mothers (10.5%), with consequent degradation in food products purchasing (p = .03)(non-Greeks 54.3%, Greeks: 49.1%). BMI rates between Greeks and immigrant participants were similar, with significant variations in several lifestyle habits, including Greek parents’ heavier smoking and higher physical activity in parents of different ethnic origin. KIDMED score was “poor” in both Greek and other identity kindergarteners, with slight differences in some of the Mediterranean dietary habits and patterns; strong correlation was expressed between the child’s BMI and KIDMED score, guardian parent’s age, BMI, and overall lifestyle. Conclusions: This study could be a springboard for further research in the understudied population of native and immigrant kindergarteners, reflecting on national and international initiatives and action plans to ensure that their similarities and differences are noted.

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An epidemiological cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and its association with factors such as the hours spent in physical activity, dietary habits in an adults of Urban Slum of Mumbai

Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research ◽

10.18535/jmscr/v6i1.135 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dr Mahesh B. Jajulwar ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Urban Slum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Hours

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Cross-sectional Study of Food Intake and Dietary Habits in Patients with Adult Periodontitis.

Nihon Shishubyo Gakkai Kaishi (Journal of the Japanese Society of Periodontology) ◽

10.2329/perio.39.250 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 250-263 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Takahiro Shimojima ◽

Miki Hiroi ◽

Yumie Tanbo ◽

Yotaro Sudo ◽

Katsumi Ikeda

Keyword(s):

Food Intake ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Relationship between protein intake in each meal and physical activity level : Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.35898 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Takae Shinto ◽

Saneyuki Makino ◽

Yu Tahara ◽

Lie Nitta ◽

Mai Kuwahara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Protein Intake ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Total N ◽

The Relationship

BACKGROUND Protein intake plays an important role in the synthesis and maintenance of skeletal muscle　in the prevention of health risks. It is also widely known that physical activity influences muscle function. However, no large-scale studies have examined the relationship between daily dietary habits, especially the timing of protein intake, and daily physical activity. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between protein intake and composition during the three meals and the amount of daily physical activity using a cross-sectional study design. METHODS Using the daily dietary data accumulated in the phone food-log application “Asken” and a web-based cross-sectional survey to the Asken users (total N = 8,458), we analyzed the nutrient intake and daily activity levels. RESULTS Correlation analysis revealed that breakfast and lunch protein intake had higher positive correlations with daily physical activity among the three major macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrate). These findings were confirmed by multiple regression analysis with confounding factors. Also, participants with higher protein intake and composition at breakfast or lunch tended to exhibit significantly greater physical activity than those with the higher protein intake at dinner. CONCLUSIONS Among the three macronutrients, protein intake during breakfast and lunch was closely associated with daily physical activity.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Related to Healthy Habits, Learning Processes, and Academic Achievement in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10111566 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1566 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽

Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽

Asunción Martínez-Martínez ◽

Eva Olmedo-Moreno ◽

Manuel Castro-Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Learning Strategies ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Short Form ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Habits

Background: Several studies have shown that following a healthy diet and practicing regular physical activity (PA) are related with multiple health benefits. However, the cognitive and academic implications of these behaviors within adolescents requires further study. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a simple of 1059 adolescents from Spain. The main instruments employed were the Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Test (KIDMED), the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and the Motivation and Learning Strategies Short Form (MSLQ-SF). Results: Practicing PA for more than three hours per week was related to better dietary habits (p < 0.001) such as increased consumption of vegetables (0.75 ± 0.43 vs. 0.62 ± 0.48), fish (0.67 ± 0.47 vs. 0.58 ± 0.49), cereals (0.85 ± 0.35 vs. 0.77 ± 0.41) and nuts (0.44 ± 0.49 vs. 0.35 ± 0.47). High adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MD) was positively related to elaboration strategies (r = 0.116), organizational strategies (r = 0.109), critical thinking (r = 0.116), self-regulation (r = 0.159), time and study habits (r = 0.160), self-regulation of effort (r = 0.118), and intrinsically orientated goals (r = 0.090) (p < 0.01 for all variables). Practicing PA every week was also related to improvements in several of the measured variables and in addition was related to lower levels of anxiety within the academic environment (r = −0.070; p < 0.05). Conclusions: Given the benefits of eating habits and the practice of PA in the cognitive processes involved in adolescent learning, intervention programs within the educational context are recommended to improve healthy habits.

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Gender differences in weight status, dietary habits, and health attitudes among college students in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106018817410 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 75-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dalal Alkazemi

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Weight Status ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender Specific

Background: A better understanding of the factors involved in health and wellness among college students can aid in the design of interventions that can reduce the rate of weight gain during young adulthood. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the gender differences in weight status, dietary habits, and health attitudes in a sample of college students at Kuwait University (KU). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 615 students were recruited from KU between November 2013 and March 2014. Components of the study included a self-report questionnaire, assessment of body mass index, and calculation of Healthy Eating Score (HES) to assess eating habits and attitudes. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the gender differences among these domains. Results: The findings revealed that a greater proportion of men were overweight and obese compared to women (28.7% and 23.8% vs. 19.9% and 12.1%, respectively). Both genders show equally unhealthy dietary habits, marked by low mean HES scores. Gender-specific dietary patterns were noted, with more men reporting eating >6 oz (168 g) of animal protein per day as compared to women (48.4% vs. 28.9%, p < 0.001). A higher proportion of female students reported regular consumption of potato chips and fatty salty snacks (51.3% and 40.4%, respectively, p = 0.12) and that they ate sweets more than twice a day (52.5% and 39.9%, respectively, p = 0.041). Conclusions: Our findings highlight the need for evidence-based gender-specific strategies to reduce the number of overweight and obese college students and promote healthy dietary habits and eating attitudes among this population.

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