scholarly journals EATING HABIT AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF A NIGERIAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
I. F. ANI ◽  
Y. I. EBOKA ◽  
B. K. ADEOYE ◽  
E. O. NGOZI ◽  
N. C. AJUZIE
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Eating Habit ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption

The study aimed at determining the eating habit and nutritional status of Babcock university undergraduate students. Multiple stage random technique and systematic sampling was used to select 288 respondents and a structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on the socio-demographic data and eating habit. The BMI of the respondents was determined using weight and height squared and the 24- hour dietary recall was analyzed using Total Dietary Assessment software. The relationship between eating habit and nutritional status was determined using Chi- square.  Most of the respondents in the study were between 18-21 years (73.6 %) consisting of 45.6 % male and 53.7 % female. The respondents (54.8 %) consumed two meals in a day, 63.9 % eats in response to hunger while others eat due to different factors. Consumption of fruits and vegetables was poor as only 17.0 % and 14.9 % consumed fruits and vegetable daily. Many of the respondents consume snack regularly (85.4 %) with 33.7 % consuming in- between meals and 14.2 % snacking late in the night. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was high among the respondents as 30.4 % were overweight and 27.1 % were obese. Mean calorie intake and % RDA being 3223.04± 687.66 and 111.14 for males and 2429.45 ± 243.14 and 110.43 for females.   Frequency of consumption, snacking, period of snacking, soft drink consumption and, poor fruit and vegetable consumption all had significant (P< 0.05) effect on the nutritional status.                                

scholarly journals Environmental and Individual Predictors of Healthy Dietary Behaviors in a Sample of Middle Aged Hispanic and Caucasian Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Bowen ◽  
Jennifer Jabson ◽  
Wendy Barrington ◽  
Alyson Littman ◽  
Donald Patrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Urban Policy ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Hispanic Women ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Caucasian Women

The objective of this effort is to gather data to tailor interventions appropriately. Greater understanding of the correlates of socioeconomic status and obesogenic dietary behaviors was the focus of this manuscript. Using multistage sampling, women with varied education levels completed a baseline assessment in a longitudinal study of women aged 30 to 50 years. This study was conducted in low-SES areas of South King County, Washington State. This study included 530 Caucasian and 510 Hispanic women. Fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated and soft drink consumption inversely associated with the level of education in Caucasian women. In contrast, percentage calories from fat was positively associated with the level of education in Hispanic women. In Hispanic women, level of education interacted significantly with food security in relation to percentage calories from fat, and with eating norms in relation to soft drink consumption. Neighborhood presence of ethnic food stores was associated with outcomes for Hispanic women, but for Caucasians, presence of fast food restaurants was important. Education was consistently associated with two of the three obesogenic dietary behaviors studied among Caucasian women. Education played a moderating role in the associations of food security and eating norms, independent of area level food availability, in two of three obesogenic dietary behaviors studied. However, these patterns differed for Hispanic women, indicating the need for more research into important variables to support change in Hispanic women. Women of differing ethnic groups did not respond similarly to environmental conditions and policy-relevant surroundings. These data have meaning for considering urban policy that impacts obesity levels in the population.

Is Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Higher Body Mass Index and Energy Intake Among Adults in Mauritius?

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 725-737
Author(s):  
Oundhyalah Devi Padaruth ◽  
Deecksha Gomdola ◽  
Vishwakalyan Bhoyroo ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Daily Calorie Intake

The World Health Organisation recommends people to keep their calorie intake from soft drink (SD) less than 10% of their daily calorie intake. Even though, calorie intake from soft drink consumption is low, there is an increase in the frequency of consumption. Also, besides, it is well understood that change in weight is not only dependent on soft drink consumption but also factors such as calorie intake and physical activity. The objective of this study is to investigate SD consumption and its association with BMI, physical activity and calorie intake among adults. 511 adults aged 20-60 years (208 male and 303 female) were recruited. The questionnaire used to elicit information included 3-day 24-hour dietary recall, physical activity habits and soft drink consumption. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight and waist circumference) were also taken. The data was analysed using SPSS version 2.0. Chi-square tests, Person coefficient test, and Spearman’s correlation tests were used to infer any relationships between variables. The mean daily calorie intake among the population is 2501 ± 86.46 Kcal/day. Energy intake by both genders is within the range recommended by USDA (males: 2182 ± 33.48 Kcal/day and female: 1925 ± 28.55 Kcal/day). BMI is slightly higher among female 25.00 ± kg/m^2 as compared to male 24.73 kg/m^2. Mean Energy intake from SD is found to be 88.57 ± 3.37 Kcal/day that accounts for 3.54% of the daily calorie intake and hence in line with the WHO recommendation. A significant association is seen between SD consumption and BMI (P= 0.02), however obesity and overweight is seen to be independent of SD consumption. Furthermore, a positive correlation wasfound between SD consumption and physical activity (P=0.01) and it is observed that 26.3 % of the population who had a sedentary lifestyle are overweight. No association was found between calorie intake and SD consumption (P= 0.731) since the percentage calorie from SD does not exceed the recommendation of WHO. A significant relationship is found between SD consumption and BMI. However, it is observed that physical activity has a higher influence on BMI independent of calorie intake and soft drink consumption. Even though soft drink is reported herein not influence on the prevalence of obesity and overweight, long-term soft drink consumption can result in health problems related to obesity.

scholarly journals DIFFERENCES IN PURPOSES AND LIFE-GOALS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR IN A ROMANIAN ADOLESCENT SAMPLE

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Sándor Csibi ◽  
Mónika Csibi
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Life Goals ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Health Goals

The goal of this research was to investigate specific personality factors theorized to be involved in adolescents’ health behavior, such as individual differences in the level of purposes in life and the variations of life goals. The instrumentation for the study was a self-completed questionnaire, which included items for assessing health-behavior data, the Purposes in Life scale, and the Aspiration Index for life-goals’ assessment. There were 385 teenage study participants aged between 16-18 years (mean = 16.8 years; 182 boys – 47.3 % and 203 girls – 52,7%) in Transylvania, Romania. Results showed that adolescents who engaged in health-protective behaviors (e.g., physical activity, fruit /vegetable consumption) reported higher levels of purposes in life and intrinsic life-goals, such as affiliation or personal growth. Conversely, those engaged in health risky behaviors (e.g., substance use, sweet/soft drink consumption) not only reported lower levels in having a purpose in life but also tended to report fewer health goals for the future as well as personal growth. These findings argue that health professionals should incorporate and emphasize the development of teenagers’ life goals and purposes in the design and conceptualization of school-based prevention and health promotion programs that focus on fostering healthy lifestyle adoption.

scholarly journals Papua New Guinea agri-food trade and household consumption trends point towards dietary change and increased overweight and obesity prevalence

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Schmidt ◽  
Peixun Fang
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Market Access ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Household Consumption ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

Abstract Background Papua New Guinea (PNG) experienced positive GDP growth at approximately 4.3% per year during the last decade. With increases in overall wealth within the country, PNG is facing a double burden of malnutrition: comparatively high child stunting rates and a growing overweight and obesity epidemic. We focus on the latter by evaluating trends in agri-food import data from 2001 to 2018 and household consumption data from 2018 and 2009/10. Results The analysis presented in this paper raises three red flags. First, international food import data suggest that the demand for ultra-processed, sugar-sweetened beverages and food have increased substantially over time in PNG. Sugar-sweetened beverages dominated the largest growth in processed food imports, increasing by 23% per capita per year between 2001 and 2018. Second, households across the country with a greater food expenditure on sugar-sweetened beverages have a higher probability of an overweight child (under 5 years old). Last, the probability of soft-drink consumption in PNG increases with greater income acquisition and improved market access. While the price of a soft drink is negatively correlated with the quantity consumed, analysis suggests that total household income has a quantitatively larger (and positive) association with soft drink consumption. Conclusions Taxing (or increasing taxes on) sugar-sweetened beverages may not be a sufficient policy mechanism to curb overconsumption of soft drinks in PNG. Education and advocacy programs should be fostered that integrate improved dietary information on packaging, as well as greater access to and understanding of nutrition and diet information of common household consumption items. While increases in household income and market access are crucial to economic growth and transformation, PNG’s economic transition must be dovetailed with programs that expand and enhance health and nutrition information and education to improve household consumption decisions and overall household wellbeing.

scholarly journals Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Adults Attending General Out-Patient Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan (P16-003-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olufunmilayo Badru
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Public Places ◽  
University College

Abstract Objectives To investigate the determinants of overweight and obesity in adults attending General Out-patient University College Hospital. Methods The study was a case-control study and was conducted over a period of five months. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were applied to consenting adult patients aged 18 – 60 years. The cases were respondents with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 and were selected through a systematic random sampling technique until a total of 171 was attained while the controls were respondents with BMI <25 kg/m2 that were matched by age group and sex on a ratio of 1:1 to make a total sample of 342 respondents. The questionnaire covered questions on demographic data, physical activity, dietary intake and neighbourhood environmental variables. Results The mean BMI of the control and case groups were 21.74(±2.35) kg/m2 and 30.08(±4.25) kg/m2 respectively. One hundred and two (59.6%) of the cases were overweight and 69(40.4%) were obese. One hundred and eighteen (69%) of the overweight/obese respondents were females. Respondents with low physical activity were 5.5 times more likely to be overweight/obese than if they were involved in high physical activity. Respondents who disagreed to having access to commercial or public places by walking were about 6.7 times more likely to be overweight/obese than if they agreed to having access to commercial or public places by walking. Calorie intake was not a predictor of overweight/obesity in the study. Conclusions Low physical activity and poor access to commercial facilities within a neighbourhood are risk factors for overweight/obesity in this study. Public health education is urgently needed in order to prevent and control the occurrence of overweight and obesity. Funding Sources Self Sponsored.

Pola Konsumsi Minuman Ringan (Soft Drink) Terhadap Status Gizi Mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musyahida ◽  
Dewi Mutia ◽  
Nurhasanah
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Chi Square Test

Soft drinks can cause weight gain and risk of obesity so that it can potentially cause type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, heart attack, and stroke. The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of consumption of soft drinks with the nutritional status of Muhammadiyah Parepare University Students. This research method is an observational analytic study with a cross sectional study design. The sample in this study was 99 respondents with proportional sampling technique of collecting data through interviews that refer to the questionnaire and direct observation. Data analysis using SPSS version 24 with chi square test presented in tabular and narrative form. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence of soft drink consumption patterns on the nutritional status of University of Muhammadiyah Parepare students by using the chi square test with a value of p (value) h = 0,000. It is expected that students should pay attention to the type of drink and reduce the daily consumption of soft drinks to avoid under- or over-nutrition status.

scholarly journals Associations between family structure and adolescents’ food habits

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Anne-Siri Fismen ◽  
Otto Robert Frans Smith ◽  
Oddrun Samdal ◽  
Arnfinn Helleve ◽  
Ellen Haug
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Independent Association

Abstract Objective: To investigate family structure differences in adolescents’ consumption of fruit, vegetables, sweets and sugar-added soft drinks with adjustments for socio-demographic and socio-economic variables. Design: Cross-sectional data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. Setting: Norwegian primary and secondary schools. Participants: Adolescents (n 4475) aged 11, 13, 15 and 16 years. Results: After adjusting for covariates, living in a single-mother family was associated with lower vegetable consumption (OR 0·76, 95 % CI 0·63, 0·91) and higher soft drink consumption (OR 1·29, 95 % CI 1·06, 1·57). Living in a mother and stepfather family was negatively associated with fruit (OR 0·71, 95 % CI 0·54, 0·95) and vegetable (OR 0·72, 95 % CI 0·54, 0·97) consumption. Living in a single-father family was associated with lower sweets consumption (OR 0·48, 95 % CI 0·32, 0·72). No significant interactions were demonstrated between family structure and socio-demographic or socio-economic covariates. Conclusions: The study suggests that an independent association between family structure and adolescents’ food habits exists.

Prevalence and correlates of fruit and vegetable consumption among adolescents in Laos

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
School Based ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Adjusted Logistic Regression

AbstractThe study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among adolescents in the “2015 Laos Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)”. The study sample consisted of 3,683 school adolescents with a median age of 16 years from Laos that responded to the 2015 cross-sectional GSHS. The prevalence of inadequate fruit consumption (<2/day) was 74.0%, inadequate vegetable consumption (<3/day) 78.5%, and inadequate FV consumption (<5/day) 83.7%. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, physical inactivity (adjusted odds ratio = AOR: 1.43, 95% confidence interval=CI, 1.061.93) was positively, and being overweight or obese (AOR: 0.65; 95% CI, 0.450.95), soft drink consumption (AOR: 0.55; 95% CI, 0.440.69), fast food consumption (AOR: 0.59; 95% CI, 0.470.74), and peer support (AOR: 0.69; 95% CI, 0.540.88) were negatively associated with inadequate FV consumption. A high proportion of inadequate FV consumption was found and strategies to increase FV consumption in this population may take into account sociodemographic, lifestyle, peer and parental factors.

scholarly journals Adherence to food-based dietary guidelines among adolescents in Germany according to socio-economic status and region: results from Eating Study as a KiGGS Module (EsKiMo) II

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anna-Kristin Brettschneider ◽  
Clarissa Lage Barbosa ◽  
Marjolein Haftenberger ◽  
Franziska Lehmann ◽  
Gert BM Mensink
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Socio Economic Status

Abstract Objective: Dietary habits developed during childhood and adolescence are likely to continue into adulthood. An unbalanced diet may cause nutrient deficiencies and excessive energy intake; these enhance the risk for developing overweight and obesity and their co-morbidities. In the present analysis, food consumption of adolescents is described and evaluated against German food-based dietary guidelines with special focus on socio-economic status (SES) and region of residence. Design: Within the ‘German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents’ (KiGGS Wave 2), the cross-sectional ‘Eating Study as a KiGGS Module’ (EsKiMo II) was conducted from 2015 until 2017 to provide data about dietary behaviour. Setting: Germany. Participants: 1353 adolescents aged 12–17 years from a nationwide representative sample with food consumption data from computer-assisted dietary history interviews. Results: The median consumption of fruits, vegetables, starchy foods and milk/dairy products among adolescents in Germany was below the recommendation. The median consumption of both meat/meat products and unfavourable foods, like confectionery, which should be consumed sparingly, was about 1·5 times the recommended amount. The total amount of beverages consumed by most adolescents was above the minimum amount recommended. Soft drink consumption of adolescents with a low SES was three to five times higher than soft drink consumption of adolescents with a high SES. Conclusions: The results indicate the need for an improvement of dietary habits among adolescents in Germany. Further approaches to promote healthy diets in Germany should be continued, and the focus on social inequalities should be strengthened.

scholarly journals Cardiometabolic risk in adolescents with and without obesity: Metabolic, nutritional and soft drink consumption variables / Riesgo cardiometabólico en adolescentes con y sin obesidad: Variables metabólicas, nutricionales y consumo de refresco

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Rebeca Monroy-Torres ◽  
Carolina Aguilera Juárez ◽  
Jaime Naves-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

Abstract  A high added sugars (AS) intake is associated with greater overweight and obesity; however, having normal weight does not mean low intake of AS. The objective of this study was to associate the main cardiometabolic risk factors with nutritional status, soft drink intake (SDI) and other beverages with AS. Participants were 89 adolescents 10-15 years old (53 with obesity [GCO] and 36 without obesity [GSO]). The measures were: body fat percentage, body mass index, blood pressure, uric acid and blood glucose; besides a food reminder of 24 hours and a food intake frequency questionnaire. From the GCO, 31% had hypertension, 71% acanthosis nigricans, 13% hyperuricemia and 17% high values of glucose. However, the GSO increased the consumption of soft drinks, as well as the limit values ​​in other risk factors. Although there were no differences between the groups in the consumption of carbohydrates, there were in the frequency and amount of simple sugar and drinks with AS, for instance soft drinks. It is highlighted the importance to include the already known risk factors and a detailed analysis of SDI and other soft drinks with AS.  Resumen  El consumo alto de azúcares añadidos (AZA) se asocia a mayor sobrepeso y obesidad; sin embargo, la posesión de un peso corporal adecuado puede no descartar dicho consumo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue investigar la asociación de los principales factores de riesgo cardiometabólico con el estado nutricio, el consumo de refresco (CNR) y de otras bebidas con AZA. Participaron 89 adolescentes de 10-15 años de edad (53 con obesidad [GCO] y 36 sin obesidad [GSO]). Las medidas recabadas fueron: porcentaje de grasa corporal, índice de masa corporal, presión arterial, ácido úrico y glucosa sanguínea; además de un recordatorio de alimentación (24 hrs) y un cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos. Del GCO, 31% presentó hipertensión, 71% acantosis nigricans, 13% hiperuricemia y 17% valores altos de glucosa. No obstante, el GSO registró mayor consumo de refresco, así como valores limítrofes en los demás factores de riesgo. Aunque no hubo diferencia entre los grupos en el consumo de carbohidratos, si en la frecuencia y cantidad del consumo de azúcar simple y de bebidas con AZA, entre ellas el refresco. Destaca la importancia de integrar a los factores de riesgo ya conocidos, el análisis pormenorizado del CNR y otras bebidas con AZA.   

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