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Effect of healthy and unhealthy habit on obesity: a multicentric study
Abstract
Objective
Characterize and compare eating patterns of university students in Chile, by gender and body weight, BMI and nutritional status.
Materials and Methods
Cross-sectional study. University students (n=1454) from the North, South and Central parts of Chile were evaluated. A self-assessment survey was used to evaluate healthy eating habits (9 items) using a questionnaire with values between 1 (do not consume) and 5 (consume) for a total between 9-45 points (higher values represent better eating habits). Unhealthy habits were assessed with 6 questions, including consumption of sugary soft drinks, alcohol, fried foods, fast food and snacks and adding salt to foods without tasting first. Responses were scored 1 if participant did not consume upto 5 for consumption >3 portions day/week. Total scores ranged between 6 and 28 points. Nutritional status was evaluated by Body Mass Index (BMI). SPSS 22.0® was used.
Results
Obese students showed a lower consumption of healthy foods (p<0.05) compared to normal weight. Underweight males had higher unhealthy food consumption (p<0.05) and obese women showed the lowest score (p<0.05). Protective factors for being overweight/obese were studying a health major, OR=0.5 (95%CI 0.3-0.8), consumption of ≥ 2 servings of vegetables OR=0.5 (95%CI 0.4-0.7). Risk factors included consumption (more than 1 cup a day) of sugary soft drinks OR=1.5 (95%CI 1.0-2.1) and male gender OR=1.8 (95%CI 1.3-2.4).
Conclusion
The consumption of vegetables and belonging to an undergraduate program at a university in health sciences resulted in protective factors for obesity. On the other hand, to be a man and consume sugary drinks are considered risk factors for obesity development.
... Eating habits were assessed using a self-administered food habits survey, following a methodology proposed and adapted by Crovetto et al. (2018) according to the Chilean dietary recommendations (Crovetto et al., 2018). The survey consisted of 15 items, which explore the consumption of different foods and food groups. ...
... Eating habits were assessed using a self-administered food habits survey, following a methodology proposed and adapted by Crovetto et al. (2018) according to the Chilean dietary recommendations (Crovetto et al., 2018). The survey consisted of 15 items, which explore the consumption of different foods and food groups. ...
... This trend is common in university students, for example in the study conducted by Yun et al. (2018) with college students in Brunei, most participants had the habit of snacking and consuming fried food frequently while having a low intake of fruits and vegetables (Yun et al., 2018). In Latin America, a study conducted in Chile reported that healthy foods consumption frequencies recommended by WHO and Chilean dietary guides were not achieved, and high consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, alcohol, fried foods, fast food, and snacks consumption was also identified (Crovetto et al., 2018). Similar findings have also been reported in university students from Argentina (De Piero et al., 2015), Colombia (Vázquez et al., 2014), and Peru (Huamancayo-esp and Perez-c, 2019). ...
This study aimed to compare the diet quality of different dietary patterns among college students from Latin American countries, including vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional, observational, multicenter study was conducted including a non- probabilistic sample of university students from 10 countries. University students were invited to participate in the study through social network platforms. Participants were self-reported to have followed a specific dietary pattern; either the Prudent diet, Western diet, Ovo-dairy-vegetarian diet, Fish-vegetarian diet, Strict vegetarian diet (vegan) or other. The last three patterns (vegetarians and vegans) were grouped as following a plant-based diet. A self-assessment survey was used to evaluate healthy eating habits using a questionnaire with values between 1 (do not consume) and 5 (consume) for a total of 9–45 points (higher values represent better eating habits). Unhealthy habits were assessed with nine questions. A total of 4,809 students filled out the questionnaire, and the majority of them were females (73.7%). A high percentage have been in lockdown for more than 5 months and were in lockdown when the survey was released. 74.3% were self-reported to follow a prudent diet, while 11.4% reported following a western dietary pattern and 8.8% a plant-based diet. When compliance with healthy and unhealthy dietary habits was analyzed, although all groups had low compliance, the plant-based diet group (56.09 ± 6.11) performed better than the Western diet group (48.03 ± 5.99). The total diet quality score was significantly higher for plant-based diet followers, who also tended to better achieve the recommendations than omnivorous students, especially the ones following a western diet. These results present evidence that young adults such as college-aged students have unhealthy dietary habits. However, the ones who follow a plant-based diet such as vegetarians and vegans exhibit better scores and healthier dietary conducts.
... A lo largo de la literatura se han analizado diversos factores de riesgo que contribuyen y facilitan la aparición de sobrepeso u obesidad. Algunos de estos factores de riesgo son ser hombre, el sedentarismo, y un alto consumo de bebidas azucaradas, alcohol, alimentos procesados de alta densidad energética, grasas saturadas, sal y azúcar (Andrade, 2016;Crovetto et al., 2018). Afortunadamente, también se han propuesto diversos factores que contribuyen y facilitan un buen estado de salud general de las personas (incluyendo un saludable IMC) y su bienestar. ...
... Afortunadamente, también se han propuesto diversos factores que contribuyen y facilitan un buen estado de salud general de las personas (incluyendo un saludable IMC) y su bienestar. Por ejemplo, algunos de los factores que se han asociado con un peso adecuado y un bajo riesgo de presentar sobrepeso u obesidad son el consumo de alimentos de origen vegetal (como verduras, cereales integrales y frutas) y el bajo consumo de comida rápida o aperitivos fritos y dulces (Crovetto et al., 2018;Durán-Agüero et al., 2016). ...
... En este sentido, nuestro estudio parece apoyar los resultados hallados por Amnesi y Tennant (2014) y Teixeira et al. (2010), donde describen relaciones positivas entre la autoeficacia y un mantenimiento del peso en adultos con normopeso y una relación negativa con el peso en adultos con sobrepeso. Además, nuestros resultados se muestran en la línea de otros trabajos donde se afirma que consumir alimentos de origen vegetal y el bajo consumo de comida rápida (todos ellos considerados dentro de una alimentación equilibrada) se asocian con un adecuado peso (Crovetto et al., 2018;Durán-Agüero et al., 2016). ...
Introducción. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, un índice de masa corporal (IMC) elevado es un importante factor de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, diabetes y algunos tipos de cáncer. Algunos de los factores protectores que se han asociado con un peso adecuado son el consumo de verduras, frutas y el bajo consumo de comida rápida. Además, algunos de estos factores (como el consumo de verdura) parece que presentan una relación positiva entre padres e hijos. Por ello, se hace necesario evaluar los hábitos saludables en madres de niños de edad escolar. Objetivos. Caracterizar los hábitos saludables en cuidado de salud en madres y su posible relación con el peso. Metodología. Estudio transversal en el que se realizó un análisis exploratorio sobre hábitos de vida saludables y su relación con el IMC a partir de un muestreo no probabilístico sobre una muestra de 100 madres con una media de edad de 43.07 (5.09). Se utilizó el cuestionario Autoeficacia en el cuidado de la salud, versión abreviada. Resultados. Las correlaciones de Pearson muestran que no existe una correlación significativa entre los hábitos no saludables de cuidado de salud y presentar normopeso o sobrepeso. Sin embargo, sí existe una correlación significativa entre los hábitos saludables de cuidado de salud y presentar normopeso (r = .290, p.01) o sobrepeso (r = - .249, p.05) en las madres evaluadas. Conclusiones. Nuestros datos sugieren que los hábitos de vida saludable pueden considerarse como un factor protector contra la obesidad en madres.
... Another study also chose 24-h recalls [61] for assessing food consumption, while three studies used diet story questionnaires [35,62,63]. Thirty-one studies declared having used questionnaires, adapted or designed specifically for the study purposes [20,[24][25][26][28][29][30][31]33,36,38,[64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83]. Seven studies used prospective methods for evaluating food consumption [17][18][19]22,39,84,85]. ...
... The most common frequency of intake was 1 portion/day. This level of consumption was achieved by 51.6% of Iranian students [25], 44.0% of Indian students [65] and 35.8% of Chilean [66]. The form of presenting the results was not uniform, and sometimes, only a percentage related to the consumption of a determined amount was presented, without specifying the distribution of the remaining percentage of consumption among students. ...
... Moreover, a Saudi Arabian study [23] demonstrated that almost two thirds of nutrition department students (64.3%) consumed ≥3 servings of vegetables/day, while the non-nutrition department students consumed a lower percentage (45.5%). The studies showed that consuming two or more servings of vegetables was a protective factor for overweight/obesity [66] and that the measure of happiness was positively associated with the amount of vegetables consumed [25]. A higher frequency of vegetable intake was associated with both a higher frequency of eating episodes and a regular breakfast habit, and this association with breakfast habits is stronger for males than for females, while the association with the number of eating episodes was similar between sexes. ...
Vegetable consumption is a predictor for improved health outcomes, such as reduced obesity and likelihood of food-related noncommunicable diseases. Young adults are a key population, being in a transitional stage-of-life: Habits gained here are taken through the lifespan. This review establishes insight into the consumption of vegetables among young adults during their college/university years, and factors associated with increased consumption. Seventy-one papers were extracted, published between January 2009 and October 2018. Search terms related to consumption; vegetables; and college/university setting and sample. A diverse range of definitions, guidelines, and study approaches were observed. Findings identify that the majority of students do not consume World Health Organization recommendations. Being female was the most frequent predictor of higher intake of vegetables, and no consumption patterns were identified by countries. Living at family home; body mass index; happiness and stress level; perceived importance of healthy eating; socioeconomic level; breakfast consumption; stage of study; openness to new experiences; sleep pattern; nutrition knowledge; activity level; alcohol usage; and energy intake were identified as influential factors. Public policies and new strategies to encourage vegetable consumption among college students are indispensable, especially targeting subgroups with even lower intakes, such as males and those living outside family home.
... Several studies have reported that body mass index (BMI) is related to the intake of certain foods. For example, higher fruit, vegetable, and nut intake were related to lower BMI, while higher intake of meat, confectionaries, and soft drinks may be associated with a higher BMI [10][11][12][13]. A higher intake of mushrooms, seafood, potatoes, seaweed, and soy products has also been reported to be associated with a lower risk of obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 ) [14]. ...
... In all groups, a decreasing trend was observed in the intake of fish, shellfish, and seaweed, which are commonly consumed in dietary patterns that are associated with a low risk of obesity [14]. An increasing trend in the intake of meat and soft drinks was also observed, which is reported to be positively associated with BMI [11,12,14]. This has resulted in the amount of meat intake being more than double that of fish intake over the last 20 years, which may contribute to the increased proportion of protein and fat intake. ...
Unlike in many industrialised countries, the high proportion of young women who are underweight in Japan has been a long-term problem. We evaluated trends in food group intake according to body size among young Japanese women using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2001–2019. Overall, 13,771 Japanese women aged 20–39 years were included. A 1-day household-based dietary record was used to estimate food intake. Foods were classified into 34 groups based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan. The trend of food group intake was analysed using the Joinpoint Regression Program. The proportion of young women who were underweight was consistently around 20%, while obesity among young women increased between 2001 (10%) and 2019 (13%). A decreased trend in fish and shellfish and seaweed intake and an increased trend in meat and soft drink intake were observed among young women. Decreased trends in the intake of fruit and dairy products were observed in young women who were not obese. An increased trend in the intake of confectionaries was observed in young women who were obese. This study suggests that the types of unhealthy eating habits may differ according to body size among young Japanese women.
... [1][2][3] Saudi university students tend to have unhealthy eating habits and low levels of physical activity, [4][5][6][7][8] with research showing that they do not meet the daily recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, often giving preference to discretionary foods and sweet beverages. [4,5,9,10] Unhealthy food habits and insufficient physical activity can lead to increased weight, influencing future health outcomes. [9,[11][12][13][14][15][16] However, these factors are modifiable through lifestyle and dietary changes [17]. ...
... [4,5,9,10] Unhealthy food habits and insufficient physical activity can lead to increased weight, influencing future health outcomes. [9,[11][12][13][14][15][16] However, these factors are modifiable through lifestyle and dietary changes [17]. Adopting a healthy lifestyle in early adulthood to prevent obesity-related comorbidity is critical. ...
... As the results of table 3 show, the odds of having IDP for diabetics, hypercholesterolemic and hypertensive participants were 0.58, 0.76 and 0.85 respectively. In agreement with our findings, in a study by Crovetto et al. (2018) on college students, underweight male students reported higher intake of unhealthy diet (19) and McNaughton et al. (2008) reported no significant relationship between BMI and dietary patterns (20). A study in 2013 in Pennsylvania on the association of healthy dietary pattern with obesity and mortality showed that in elderly people except for hypertension, no significant associations were found for CVD, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome and mortality with dietary patterns (21). ...
... As the results of table 3 show, the odds of having IDP for diabetics, hypercholesterolemic and hypertensive participants were 0.58, 0.76 and 0.85 respectively. In agreement with our findings, in a study by Crovetto et al. (2018) on college students, underweight male students reported higher intake of unhealthy diet (19) and McNaughton et al. (2008) reported no significant relationship between BMI and dietary patterns (20). A study in 2013 in Pennsylvania on the association of healthy dietary pattern with obesity and mortality showed that in elderly people except for hypertension, no significant associations were found for CVD, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome and mortality with dietary patterns (21). ...
Background:
Dietary pattern is influenced by lifestyle, genetic, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. We investigated the status of prudent (PDP) and imprudent (IDP) dietary patterns and their relationship with demographic and anthropometric variables and health conditions in an urban population of Southeastern Iran.
Methods:
The study was conducted on 9997 people aged 15-80 years randomly selected using one-stage cluster sampling. Demographic and anthropometric measurements were recorded through face-to-face interview, and their nutritional status was assessed by the food frequency questionnaire. PDP and IDP were identified based on scoring to the type and daily/weekly frequency of foods consumed and their production methods.
Results:
Fifty nine percent of the participants were females. PDP participants reported daily intake of whole grains (99.5%), fruits (66.5%), and unsaturated oil (88.6%). Daily intake of sweets and high fat dairy products were 55.7% and 46%, respectively. Women (64.8% vs 35.2 %) and people with diabetes (p<0.001), hypertension (p<0.01), and higher BMI (p<0.02) had healthier dietary status. People with lower education, cigarette smokers and opium users had a higher rate of IDP (all p<0.001). The dietary pattern improved with aging (AOR of IDP decreased from 1 in 15-24 years to 0.20 for 65-75 years) (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
Younger people, men and those with lower education had unhealthier dietary pattern. It seems that dietary behavior is more related to the individuals' tendencies and taste preferences. Modification of nutritional behaviors of the population and leading young people, men, and those with lower education to improve their dietary pattern is recommended.
... Eating habits are characterized by a low consumption of fruits, which is related to long hours of study, classes at diverse times, increases in nightlife, and a scarce budget, among other factors. Low fruit consumption can consequently worsen overall diet and nutritional status [7][8][9][10][11]. ...
... Women, compared to men, placed higher importance on stopping the consumption of foods with front-of-thepackage warning labels and in some foods women had greater confidence, compared to men, that they could make changes. Several studies show that women have healthier patterns than men [8][9][10][11]. ...
Objective:
To analyze the stage of change in food consumption with warning labels among Chilean university students.
Materials and methods:
Cross-sectional study which applied surveys in universities from all over the country. Study included 4807 participants of 18 to 40 years of both sexes who were asked about the level of knowledge of the new food law and food consumption with warning signals, including questions regarding their willingness to behavior change according to Prochaska's transtheoretical model. To compare continuous variables, Student's t-test was used in the statistical package SPSS 22.0, and p <0.05 was considered a significant difference.
Results:
Of the total number of respondents, 99.3% of the students indicated that they know about the food law, classifying foods with signals in the precontemplation stage. Compared by sex, we observed that women give greater importance to behavior change in all of foods (p <0.001). Underweight students give less importance to change in unhealthy foods, while obesity students give more importance but do not show more confidence in behavior change (p <0.05).
Conclusion:
The university students show a low importance and confidence to make behavior change, aspects associated with sex and nutritional status. It is necessary to strengthen nutritional food education and not just talk about structural measures.
... Logo, a adoção de hábitos de vida considerados saudáveis, como prática regular de DISCUSSÃO Neste estudo, as intervenções em grupo e individual mostraram efeito na redução do IC-1 em indivíduos com SM. Assim, o impacto positivo reforça a importância da modificação do estilo de vida na prevenção, controle e tratamento dos fatores de risco cardiometabólicos, conforme também relatos na literatura [22][23][24][25][26] . ...
... Assim, estes achados demonstram que uma alimentação equilibrada e a adesão a uma vida fisicamente ativa são metas fundamentais para indivíduos com SM e constituem dois eixos fundamentais no processo de modificação do estilo de vida para a melhora dos fatores de risco modificáveis para DCV 22,26 . Estudos têm comprovado que o exercício físico possui um importante papel na manutenção da estrutura e função vascular 8 , e a inadequação alimentar já se mostrou impactar de forma significativamente negativa sobre mortalidade cardiovascular 8,24,27 . ...
Avaliar o efeito de diferentes intervenções para modificação do estilo de vida sobre o Índice de Castelli 1 em indivíduos com síndrome metabólica. Tratou-se de uma subanálise de um ensaio clínico randomizado. Foram incluídos no estudo indivíduos com diagnóstico de síndrome metabólica e idade entre 30 e 59 anos, que foram posteriormente randomizados em três diferentes grupos de intervenção. Foram realizadas avaliações antropométricas e bioquímicas no início do estudo e ao final dos três meses de intervenção. Participaram do estudo 59 indivíduos. Os modelos de intervenção realizados nos grupos intervenção individual e intervenção em grupo foram eficazes na redução significativa do índice de Castelli 1, com variância absoluta de -0,70 e -0,23, respectivamente. O modelo de intervenção padrão não demonstrou redução favorável. As intervenções que contemplaram acompanhamento multiprofissional produziram efeito benéfico na redução do índice de Castelli 1 em pacientes com síndrome metabólica.
... At this stage, there are various difficult life conditions and different lifestyles in the university environment. With the changes in study style and unfamiliar life conditions, many students engage in a wide range of unhealthy habits, such as inadequate nutritional intake, rest, and exercise (Association, 2007;Crovetto, 2018;Hawks, Madanat, Merrill et al., 2003;Nakamura, 2008;Werch., 2007). Also, personality traits may play a vital role in distress and health in general (Friedman and Kern, 2014). ...
Purpose: The aims of this study were (1) to examine the quality of life, health-promoting lifestyle, and personality traits, and (2) to determine the relationship between the quality of life, and these factors among university students. Material and Methods: The undergraduate students were invited in this cross-sectional survey. A total of 263 students responded to the online survey. Quality of life, health-promoting lifestyle, and personality traits were assessed using the Short Form 36, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II, and Eysenck personality questionnaire, respectively. Results: General health was weakly and positively associated with spiritual growth, stress management, but negatively associated with neuroticism (p
... Adolescents who do not skip any meals and have a higher consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as a lower consumption of sugary drinks, show a better health status. Thus, better psychological development has been observed [16]; also optimal kinanthropometric variables, characterized by an increase in skeletal muscle mass and a lower accumulation of fat mass [17,18]; as well as better performance in physical fitness tests in these adolescents [19]. In particular, previous research has focused on a specific nutritional pattern, the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD). ...
The practice of physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD) have been extensively studied for their relationship with kinanthropometric, body composition and physical fitness variables. However, no previous study has analyzed whether these healthy habits are equally determinant for the differences found in kinanthropometric, body composition and physical fitness variables or, on the contrary, if one of them is more relevant. For this reason, the objectives of the present study were: (1) to analyze the differences in kinanthropometric, body composition, and physical fitness variables between adolescents with different levels of physical activity and AMD, and (2) to determine whether physical activity and/or AMD are predictors of differences in kinanthropometric variables, body composition or physical fitness in adolescents. The sample consisted of 791 adolescents (404 males and 387 females; mean age: 14.39±1.26 year-old) whose physical activity level, AMD, kinanthropometric variables, body composition and physical fitness, were measured. The results showed differences when considering the level of physical activity in kinanthropometric variables, body composition and physical fitness, but not the level of AMD, which was relevant only when it was poor, and the adolescents were inactive. Nevertheless, the AMD did not seem to exert such a determining effect as to produce significant differences on its own. On the other hand, the practice of physical activity did act as a predictor mainly of changes in the fitness variables. Therefore, the main novelty of the present study is the establishment of an order of importance of the healthy habits acquired by adolescents, concluding that the practice of physical activity is more determinant for the differences found in the study variables.
... A higher score on the oral control scale would appear to make it easier for normal weight subjects to control their weight whilst a high score on the same scale is related to a higher BMI in subjects in the overweight group. In addition, most studies have shown that the higher the score of unhealthy dietary patterns, the higher the BMI, conversely, the higher the score in prudent patterns, the lower was the (Crovetto et al., 2018). Additionally, normal weight individuals have resulted in eating habits of high dietary patterns characterized by high consumption of fish, food with whole grains, low consumption of refined products, sugar and sweets as well as cold cured meat (Suliga et al., 2015). ...
The youth are prone to a lot of nutritional health risks which are greatly influenced by their eating habits and attitudes. Proper assessment of the situation of the youth is essential in providing a basis for possible solutions in improving their nutrition. This study aims to determine the eating habits and attitudes toward healthy eating of Grade 12 STEM students of Liceo De La Salle for the academic year 2023-2024 using a modified survey questionnaire adapted from various sources. The quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was used by the researchers to determine the eating habits and attitude towards healthy eating of Grade 12 STEM students of Liceo De La Salle for the academic year 2023-2024 with 252 respondents. In identifying the eating habits and attitudes towards healthy eating when grouped according to sex and body mass index, independent t-test and One-Way ANOVA was utilized. Findings suggest that, there is no significant difference between the habits and attitudes of male and female as well as respondents with varying BMI. In identifying the correlation between the habits and attitudes of the students, Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient was utilized and the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between the two variables. The study underscores the importance of promoting healthy dietary behaviors and cultivating positive attitudes toward nutrition in adolescent populations, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers in developing targeted interventions to support youth health and well-being. Further research is warranted to explore the correlation between eating habits, attitudes, and sociodemographic factors among adolescents.
... The five a day (5-a-day) campaign is probably the bestknown information initiative to promote F&V intake in the world. Nevertheless, factors associated with compliance to 5-a-day in Latin America are unknown, particularly among university students, who have been reported to have a low consumption of F&V in studies conducted in some countries of the region 12 . Therefore, the objective of the present work is to explore the association of the frequency of consumption of F&V with sociodemographic factors of university students in Latin America. ...
Objective:
Explore the association between compliance with recommended consumption (5-a-day) of fruits and vegetables (F&V) with sociodemographic factors of university students of Latin America.
Subjects:
We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study in which 4,880 university students from 10 Latin American countries completed a self-administered online survey.
Methods:
F&V consumption and other sociodemographic variables were measured according to a validated survey. Body mass index was self-reported. Ordinal logistic regression models were applied.
Results:
Regarding the consumption of F&V, 4.7% of men complied with the recommendation, while in women this value reached 7.7%. In the adjusted model, having a normal weight (OR= 0.59; 95% CI 0.44-0.7; p=<0.001), being female (OR= 0.67; 95% CI 0.49-0.89; p=<0.01), being enrolled in a health-related degree program (OR= 0,60; IC95% 0,45-0,78; p<0.001), having professional parents (OR= 0.75; 95% CI 0.60-0.95; p=<0.05) and practicing physical activity (OR= 0.34; 95% CI 0.27-0.42; p=<0.001) were associated with compliance to F&V consumption recommendations. In the analysis by country, physical activity was the variable most associated with F&V consumption.
Conclusion:
We observed a low consumption of F&V in university students. The variables associated with compliance to the F&V recommendation were being normal weight, female, being enrolled in a health-related degree program, having professional parents, and practicing physical activity, the latter being the most important variable.
... Eating habits are the main cause of obesity [21]. In addition to a high-fat diet, the influence of fructose on the occurrence and development of obesity and fatty liver is particularly noticeable. ...
The incidence of lipid metabolism disorder and obesity that is caused by high-calorie diets is increasing year by year, which has become an urgent global health problem. This study was performed to explore the intervention effects of polysaccharides that were extracted from Auricularia auricula-judae resources in the Qinba Mountain area on nutritional obesity in C57BL/6J mice that was induced by high fat and high fructose diets (HFFD) and to investigate their underlying molecular mechanisms. The results showed that dietary supplementation of Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharides (AAP) significantly improved mice’s insulin resistance state, altered serum lipid metabolites, and slowed down body weight gain that was induced by HFFD. In addition, AAP supplementation decreased inflammatory factor levels and alleviated liver histomorphology changes. Furthermore, AAP down-regulated liver adipogenic-related gene expressions, suppressed cholesterol synthesis-related gene levels, up-regulated fatty acid β-oxidation-related gene expressions, and promoted cholesterol efflux-related gene expressions, thus improving mice hepatic lipid metabolism homeostasis. Moreover, the intervention effects were closely related to mitochondrial function. These results provide a scientific basis for the further development and utilization of Auricularia auricula-judae resources in the Qinba Mountain area.
... This is consistent with other research showing that female medical students in the United States tend to have higher rates of depression than male medical students (6). Poor dietary habits pose serious threats to an increased risks of obesity in university students (7). Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), asthma, and chronic bronchitis are common (16.5-33.5%) ...
Dormitory-residing university students are at-risk of mental health problems related to unhealthy diets. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between dietary inflammatory potential and mental health of dormitory-residing female university students. This cross-sectional study was comprised of 260 undergraduate females residing in dormitories of the largest university in United Arab Emirates during Spring 2019. The Energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index (E-DIITM) scores calculated from 37 food parameters were derived from two 24-h dietary recalls. The logistic regression analysis was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs for the E-DII score in relation to depression, anxiety, and stress. The E-DII scores (mean = 2.98 ± 1.17) were categorized into: tertile 1 (−1.96–2.62), tertile 2 (2.63–3.52), and tertile 3 (3.53–5.60), representing less to more proinflammatory diets. Students in the E-DII tertile 3 had significantly higher depression, anxiety, and stress scores. The logistic regression analysis showed that each point increase in the E-DII score was associated with symptoms of stress (OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.12–1.77; p = 0.003) and anxiety (OR = 1.35; 95% CI: 1.07–1.69; p = 0.01). Relative to students in the E-DII tertile 1, those students in the E-DII tertile 3 were more likely to be at higher risk of stress and anxiety ORE−DIItertile3vs1 = 2.89 (1.44–5.79) and 2.88 (1.49–5.56), respectively. Overall, stress and anxiety were associated with proinflammatory diets in dormitory-residing female university students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to increase the anti-inflammatory capacity of diet and improve mental wellbeing in students on university campuses.
... Current trends in nutritional consumption have emphasized reducing meat intake and increasing consumption of plant-based foods as a dietary strategy, with both health and environmental profits [9,10]. Thus, in addition to health issues [11,12], this trend also results from concern for the environment (so-called sustainable consumption) [13,14]. ...
The most important developments in membrane techniques used in the beverage industry are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the production of fruit and vegetable juices and nonalcoholic drinks, including beer and wine. This choice was dictated by the observed consumer trends, who increasingly appreciate healthy food and its taste qualities.
... The other groupexogenous, includes social factors (family, residence, professional environment, emotional and psychological factors, as stress is one of the main one, some diseases, intake of certain medications, etc.). But most authors define unhealthy nutritional behaviour and habits and lack of enough habitual physical activity, as most important (10,11,1,(12)(13)(14)(15). ...
Obesity is one of the most widespread diseases of our days .Because of its wild distribution not only among adults but also among children, adolescents and young people, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) include it in the list of socially and medically significant diseases with serious effects on human health. The factors for its etiology and development are complex, but the most
authors identify the unhealthy nutritional habits and lack of regular physical activity as leading ones. The purpose of this study was to reveal the most common causes of weight increase above its normal levels in medical students.
Material and methods. The study included 120 students from the Medical Faculty of the Thracian university -Stara Zagora. They carried out an individual anonymous questionnaire, with a total of 21 questions – closed, open and mixed, which aim was to reveal some of the possible causes leading to
excess weight in the contingent studied. Methods used: Research and analysis of information sources, survey sociological method, alternative analysis.
Results and discussion. In that report we will analyse the answers to those questions concerning the nutritional habits and behaviour of the respondents. It turns out that among the most common reasons for increasing body weight above the normal range is the presence of a number of unhealthy nutritional
habits, such as the intake of high-energy food products of low biological value, the intake of a higher amount of food/overeating/and irregular eating.
Conclusion. Based on the research carried out, we can summarize that a large number of the students surveyed demonstrate a good knowledge about the healthy and balanced nutrition, but unfortunately most of them do not follow it because of their dynamic and strenuous daily life, and this in combination
with the decreased habitual physical activity will inevitably lead to an increased body weight.
... Although the aetiology of disordered eating behaviour is not completely clear, it is de ned as a condition that may include insu cient or excessive food intake, on the other hand, is based on mental effects and can lead to physical consequences [10]. A large cross-sectional study showed a signi cant relationship between unhealthy eating habits and obesity amongst obese participants compared to participants with normal weight [11]. The relationship between gender and obesity has been investigated [12]. ...
Purpose
The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between disordered eating behaviours, level of mindful eating and obesity amongst young female adults.
Methods
Two hundred and twenty-seven female young adults aged 19-35 living in Famagusta in North Cyprus participated in this current study. Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) and Eating Attitudes Test (EAT)-26 were used for data collecting through face-to-face interviews. Weight and body composition were obtained by body composition analyser and height were obtained by stadiometer. The measurements of neck circumference (NC), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC) were measured by using a non-stretching tape according to standard techniques. Body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) were calculated.
Results
The majority of participants (66.5%) had less than 20 points on the EAT-26. Overall, the participants with BMI below 18.5 kg/m² had the highest MEQ scores, while the participants with BMI above 30.0 kg/m² had the lowest MEQ scores (p < 0.05). Similarly, statistical significance was found between the MEQ scores of obese and normal weighted participants (p < 0.05). A significant negative correlation was found between MEQ scores and BMI, fat mass, WHR, WHtR, NC and WC (r=-0.216, p < 0.01; r=-0.234, p < 0.01; r=-172, p < 0.01 and r=-0.244, p < 0.01, r=-0.145, p < 0.05; r=-0.238, p < 0.05, respectively).
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that there is a negative relationship between the level of mindful eating and BMI. The evidence from this study also suggests a positive relationship between the risk of eating disorders and BMI.
Level of Evidence
Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study
... 3,4 Undergraduate students are considered a high-risk group for overweight/obesity, since they often have irregular meal schedules, skip breakfast, and have a low intake of fruits and vegetables. 15,16 These same factors make them prone to consume UPF, because of the wide availability, low cost, and flavor of UPF. Some authors have considered UPF flavors to be addictive. ...
Objective
To explore the associations between the consumption of three categories of ultra-processed food (sugary beverages, sweet, and salty snacks) and body mass index (BMI) among Chilean university students.
Methods
We conducted a multi-center, descriptive study among 2,039 students from 6 Chilean universities. Food consumption was surveyed using a validate food survey. That height and body weight were objectively measured to calculate BMI for determining weight status, and also, tobacco use and physical activity were measured.
Results
An intake equal to or higher than 1 serving of sugary beverage a day was associated with greater odds of obesity in university students (OR:1.32 [95% CI: 1.00, 1.74]), 2 servings/day (OR: 1.30 [95% CI: 1.04, 1.50]), and 3 servings/day (OR: 1.39 [95% CI: 1.05, 1.80]). Neither consumption of sweet nor salty snacks (≥1 servings/day) related to differential odds of obesity: (OR: 0.83 [95% CI: 0.42, 1.64]) and (OR: 1.79 [95% CI: 0.93, 3.41]), respectively.
Conclusion
In a sample of Chilean university students, consumption of sugary beverages, and not consumption of sweet or salty snacks, was associated with obesity.
... Dentro de las etapas de la vida actual, es la universitaria una de las consideradas de mayor vulnerabilidad desde el punto de vista nutricional 10,11,12 , es decir, existe un mayor riesgo de desarrollar malos hábitos de alimentación que puedan derivar en una obesidad. Actualmente en Chile, son escasos los estudios que comparen aspectos ambientales y genéticos, con la conducta alimentaria y ritmos circadianos en esta población. ...
Resumen Fundamentos: El estado nutricional puede verse afectado por la conducta alimentaria y los ritmos circadianos. Estos se encuentran regulados por el gen CLOCK, cuyos alelos T del SNP rs3749474T/C y A del SNP rs4864548A/G, han sido asociados con la obesidad en adultos. Métodos: Se evaluó a 65 sujetos usando la técnica PCR en tiempo real para determinar si era portadores del alelo T del SNP rs3749474T/C o del A del SNP rs4864548A/G. Se reali-zaron mediciones antropométricas, y se aplicó los cuestiona-rios TFEQ y el Horne-Östberg. Resultados: De los 65 sujetos estudiados, 8 eran portadores del alelo T del SNP rs3749474T/C y 7 del A del SNP rs4864548A/G. Los portadores del alelo A presentaron mayo-res valores promedio de IMC (26,58), circunferencia de cintu-ra (89,57cm) y porcentaje de grasa (31,56%) no existiendo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ellos. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto a la conducta alimentaria. El 66,67% del total de los sujetos presentó un cronotipo de tipo intermedio. Conclusiones: Los portadores del alelo A del SNP rs4864548A/G presentarían un mayor potencial de sufrir problemas asociados a la obesidad, pero es necesario realizar estudios con poblaciones más grandes y con mejor paridad de género, que permita corroborar esta aseveración. Abstract Background: Nutritional status may be affected by eating behavior and circadian rhythms. These are regulated by the CLOCK gene, whose T alleles of SNP rs3749474T/C and A of SNP rs4864548A/G, have been associated with obesity in adults. Methods: 65 subjects were evaluated using the real-time PCR technique to determine whether they were carriers of the T allele of the SNP rs3749474T/C or the A of the SNP rs4864548A/G. Anthropometric measurements were made, and the TFEQ and Horne-Östberg questionnaires were applied. Results: Of the 65 subjects studied, 8 were carriers of the T allele of the SNP rs3749474T/C and 7 of the A of the SNP rs4864548A/G. The carriers of the A allele had higher average BMI values (26.58), waist circumference (89.57cm) and fat percentage (31.56%), with no statistically significant differences between them. No statistically significant differences were found regarding eating behavior. 66.67% of the total subjects presented an intermediate type chronotype. Conclusions: The carriers of the A allele of SNP rs4864548A/ G would have a greater potential to suffer problems associated with obesity, but studies with larger populations and with better gender parity are necessary, which allows to confirm this assertion.
... It is interesting to note that from all the afore mentioned snacks, only liquid foods offer alternatives without warning signs, because sugar has been replaced by non-caloric sweeteners that are heavily consumed in Chile, as different studies involving university students show (15)(16)(17)(18). Instead, solid foods, especially cookies, contain very little moisture and a significant amount of added sugars and fast (therefore, these foods have a higher chance of having three warning signs: high in calories, high in sugars and high in saturated fats). ...
The Objective is to determine the stages of change in the behavior of university students regarding the purchase of ultra-processed snacks consumed. Multi-center study (14 Chilean universities). The participants (4,807 students)evaluated were applied a survey to determine the stage of change of behavior regarding the purchase of foods with warning signs. The students were evaluated and classified as (a) Nutrition Students, (b) Healthcare-related Students and (c) Other degree Students. More than 90% of the students were aware of the food regulation and knew the warning signs. More than 60% of Healthcare-related and Other degree students are in the stage of pre-contemplation or contemplation regarding purchase intent of sugary drinks, juices, cookies, sweet snacks and potato chips; this value is twice the percentage of Nutrition students in this stages ( Chi2, p
... Despite diet being one of the important correlates for nutritional status (overweight/obesity), only consumption of a sugary/sweetened drinks at home was significantly associated with overweight/obesity while reported medium level consumption of sweet snacks was found to be protective against overweight/obesity. This observation was not expected as generally consumption of sweet snacks is associated with overweight/obesity [31]. Other dietary characteristics showed a weak or no evidence of an association with overweight and obesity. ...
Background
Prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in low- and middle-income countries is on the rise. We focused on multiple factors which could influence body mass index.
Methods
A cross sectional school-based study was conducted in Moshi, Tanzania. Primary school children aged 9–11 years were recruited from 20 schools through a multistage sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect information on physical activity and diet by food frequency questionnaire. Height and weight measurements were taken and body mass index z scores for age and sex (BMIZ) calculated using the WHO AnthroPlus. Children were considered thin if BMIZ was <-2 standard deviations and overweight or obese if BMIZ was >1 SD. Information on school policies and environment was obtained from headteachers. Correlates of overweight and obesity were examined using a multinomial multilevel logistic regression.
Results
A total of 1170 primary school children, of whom 636 (54%) were girls, were recruited from 20 schools. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 15% overall (overweight 9% and obesity 6%) and most prevalent in urban areas (23%) and in private schools (24%). Moreover, thinness was found to be (10%) overall, most prevalent in rural areas (13%) and in government schools (14%). At school level, residing in urban (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR] 3.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.49,5.68) and being in private school (aRRR 4.08; 95% CI 2.66,6.25) were associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity while availability of playgrounds in schools (aRRR 0.68; 95% CI 0.47, 0.97) was associated with a lower risk of overweight and obesity. At home level, availability of sugary drinks (aRRR 1.52; 95% CI 1.01,2.28) was associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity.
Conclusion
Overweight and obesity are common in private schools and in urban settings. Efforts should be taken to ensure availability of playgrounds in schools and encouraging children to engage in physical activities.
... In the present study, we showed that participants may increase their intakes of fried and sweet foods which are not ideal for promoting optimal health during the current pandemic. Increased consumption of fried and sweet foods may increase metabolic risks, such as the development of obesity and Type 2 diabetes (Gross et al., 2014;Qi et al., 2014;Crovetto et al., 2018). One reason for this type of behavior is that a COVID-19 pandemic can cause stress, mainly due to confinement and social isolation. ...
The aim of this study was to analyze the association between physical activity and eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic among Brazilian adults. A sample of 1,929 participants answered an online survey, however 1,874 were included in the analysis. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating habits was assessed inquiring about participants' intake of fruits, vegetables, fried foods, and sweets during the pandemic. Physical activity was assessed by asking participants about their weekly frequency, intensity and number of minutes/hours engaging in structured physical activities per week. Participants were then stratified into categories based on moderate-to-vigorous intensity (0–30; 31–90; 91–150; 151–300; and >300 min/week) and into active (≥150 min) or inactive (<150 min). Increased sweets consumption was the most commonly reported change to eating habits (42.5%), followed by an increase in the consumption of vegetables (26.6%), fruits (25.9%), and fried foods (17.9%). Physical activity practice was related to lower consumption of fried foods (OR = 0.60; p < 0.001) and sweets (OR = 0.53; p < 0.001). A cluster analysis revealed subjects with higher the level of physical activity was more likely to follow a healthy diet (p < 0.001). Thus, physical activity was positively associated with healthier eating habits. Health authorities must recommend regular physical as a strategy to improve overall health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future studies should address the physical activity interventions to improve health status during a pandemic.
... Therefore, from a health and policy point of view, it is necessary to investigate what people eat and their opinions about individual foods. Unhealthy eating is a problem in many countries [2,3], and if national governments need to develop action programs to promote healthy eating, a thorough understanding of consumer attitudes, experiences, and behaviors regarding healthy foods is needed. One way to obtain such information is through social media analysis [4]. ...
Online social networks have become an everyday aspect of many people’s lives. Users spend more and more time on these platforms and, through their interactions on social media platforms, they create active and passive digital footprints. These data have a strong potential in many research areas; indeed, understanding people’s communication on social media is essential for understanding their attitudes, experiences, behaviors and values. Researchers have found that the use of social networking sites impacts eating behavior; thus, analyzing social network data is important for understanding the meaning behind expressions used in the context of healthy food. This study performed a communication analysis of data from the social network Twitter, which included 666,178 messages posted by 168,134 individual users. These data comprised all tweets that used the #healthyfood hashtag between 2019 and 2020 on Twitter. The results revealed that users most commonly associate healthy food with a healthy lifestyle, diet, and fitness. Foods associated with this hashtag were vegan, homemade, and organic. Given that people change their behavior according to other people’s behavior on social networks, these data could be used to identify current and future associations with current and future perceptions of healthy food characteristics.
... Reducing food waste needs to be balanced with encouraging university diners to eat healthier foods, specifically vegetables, which provide a protective factor for obesity [25]. Personal factors like cognitive restraint, susceptibility to stress, and gender, as well as environmental factors like time constraints and dining commons design, have been linked to differing food choice behavior [26][27][28]. ...
The purpose of this multi-campus research was to investigate the relationships of food type and personal factors with food choice, consumption, and waste behaviors of college students at all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities. The amount of food taken and wasted was indirectly measured in units relative to the plate size using before and after photos taken by the diners themselves. Animal protein and mixed dishes (e.g., stir fry, sandwich) took up more of diners’ plate space and these items were correlated to both greater hedonic appeal as well as a higher likelihood of the item being pre-plated. Greater confidence in liking an item before choosing it was correlated to a larger portion being taken. Finally, increased satisfaction with the meal and frequency of visiting the dining commons was correlated to less food waste. Understanding these potential food choice drivers can help dining facilities better target healthier meals to diners while reducing food waste.
... P r e p r i n t n o t p e e r r e v i e w e d Obesity is associated with inflammation in the central nervous system. A number of reports provide evidence as to how an unhealthy diet contributes to obesity (Crovetto et al., 2018;Fung et al., 2001). A recent study has been shown that HFD contribute to inflammation in the hypothalamus which regulates body weight homeostasis and metabolism (Kim et al., 2019). ...
... Salah satu penyebab obesitas pada WUS prakonsepsi yaitu kualitas diet individu yang rendah (10)(11)(12). Kualitas diet merupakan penilaian kualitas konsumsi makanan untuk mendeskripsikan seberapa baik diet seseorang berdasarkan rekomendasi diet. Idealnya, dengan kualitas diet yang baik, wanita mampu mencapai berat badan normal sebelum kehamilan untuk mengoptimalkan kesehatan ibu dan bayinya kelak (13). ...
Effect of motivational interviewing and nutrition education class based on instagram for change healthy weight loss knowledge and diet quality in obese female students
Background: Obesity is a health problem that has a serious impact on women. Instagram is one of the media for nutrition education that can present healthy messages effectively and motivational interviewing can improves intrinsic motivation to changes in behavior.
Objective: To analyze the effects of motivational interviewing and nutrition education class on changes in healthy weight loss knowledge and diet quality.
Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with the pre-post test control group. The sample consists of 40 female students obesity were divided into three groups, control group (K); intervention group 1 with motivational interviewing and nutrition education class (P1); intervention group 2 only nutrition education class (P2). The nutrition education class based on instagram was given for thirty days and motivational interviewing was given 4 times with a duration of 15-45 minutes. Changes in healthy weight loss knowledge were assessed by pre-test and post-test questionnaire, while diet quality was assessed by Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I).
Results: There was a significant difference between healthy weight loss knowledge in the three groups. There were significant differences on sub-components of the adequacy of staple food (p=0.026), fiber (p=0.026), protein (p=0.006), total fat intake (p=0.009), saturated fat intake (p=0.024), sodium intake (p=0.016), energy intake (p=0.000), and carbohydrate intake (p=0.002) in the three groups.
Conclusions: Motivational interviewing and nutrition education class based on instagram could increase the healthy weight loss knowledge and reduce staple food intake, total fat intake, saturated fat intake, sodium intake, energy intake, and carbohydrate intake in obese women.
... 24, 27 However, similar studies on the same population found that less than half of students ate breakfast every day. 28,29 A recent study on American students found that skipping meals, especially breakfast, is common among high school students (63.1% of students missed ! 1 day of breakfast). 29 In another study, Spanish students who miss meals may be at risk of poor nutrition, unhealthy eating patterns, eating disorders or other unhealthy weight control behaviors. ...
Objective: To estimate the association between eating habits and quality of life (QOL) in Chilean university students. Participants: 1,212 students from the Universidad de La Frontera, Chile (mean age 18.7 ± 2.15) were surveyed in January–March 2018. Methods: Participants completed a cross-sectional self-report survey to evaluate QOL using the WHOQOL-BREF scale and eating habits with a food habits survey. Results: Students reporting a better healthy eating habits score also presented a higher QOL. Eating breakfast and eating home-cooked meals is a protective factor for QOL in each domain. The consumption of sweet snacks was shown to be a risk factor for the physical health and environment domains. The consumption of fast food is shown as the greatest risk factor in the physical domain. Conclusion: Healthy and unhealthy eating habits are associated with different dimensions of QOL. University authorities should develop new policies to improve the QOL of the entire university community.
... Buna ek olarak, yeni bir çevre, artan iş yükü ve stres, değişen yaşam biçimleri üniversite öğrencilerinin sağlık durumlarını olumsuz etkilemektedir (7). Yapılan çalışmalar üniversite öğrencilerinde sigara kullanımının, alkol kullanımının, sağlıksız diyet ve sedanter alışkanlıklar gibi riskli davranışların arttığını göstermektedir (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15). Ayrıca üniversite öğrencilerinde yapılan çalışmalarda fazla kilo ve obezite prevalansının da yüksek olduğu bildirilmektedir (3,(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). ...
Amaç: Araştırma, Kumluca ilçesinde öğrenim gören üniversite öğrencilerinin obezite hakkındaki farkındalıkları ile beden kitle
indeksleri arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi amacıyla planlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Kesitsel türde yapılan bu araştırmada örneklem seçimine gidilmeden Akdeniz Üniversitesi Kumluca Meslek Yüksek Okulu’nda
2017–2018 eğitim ve öğretim yılı içerisinde öğrenim gören, çalışmaya katılmayı kabul 176 öğrenci dahil edilmiştir. Verilerin toplanmasında, Obezite Farkındalık Ölçeği (OFÖ) ve araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan sosyo-demografik bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin Beden Kitle İndeksini (BKI) değerlendirmek amacıyla boy ve kiloları araştırmacılar tarafından ölçülmüştür. Verilerin analizinde
tanımlayıcı istatistiklerin yanı sıra, Mann Whitney-U, Kruskal-Wallis varyans analizi ve Spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırmada öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 20,25±2,69 yıl ve %58’i erkek olarak belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin %35,2’sinin
sigara ve %34,7’sinin alkol kullandığı saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin %60,2’si düzenli fiziksel aktivite yapmadığını ve %46’sı öğünlerini
düzenli olarak tüketmediklerini belirtmişlerdir. Öğrencilerin %40,3’ü fazla kilolu olarak değerlendirilirken, %11,4’ü obez olarak
değerlendirilmiştir. Öğrencilerin OFÖ’den ve alt boyutlarından aldıkları puanlar incelendiğinde, öğrencilerin obezite farkındalık
alt boyutundan 26,55±6,59, beslenme alt boyutundan 18,2±4,37 fiziksel aktivite alt boyutundan 14,7±3,60 puan aldıkları bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerin BKI değerleri ile OFÖ toplam ve alt boyut puanları arasındaki ilişki incelendiğinde; negatif yönlü ancak
anlamlı olmayan bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Sonuç: Çalışmamızda üniversite öğrencilerinin obezite hakkındaki farkındalıkları diğer çalışmalara göre daha düşük; fazla kilo ve
obezite prevalansı ise yüksek olarak saptanmıştır. Üniversite yılları sağlık yaşam biçim davranışlarını geliştirmek için önemli bir
fırsattır. Üniversite öğrencileri, sağlıksız diyet ve sedanter alışkanlıklar gibi riskli davranışların önlenmesi konusunda desteklenmeli ve obezite hakkında farkındalığı artıracak eğitimler düzenli olarak planlanmalıdır.
... Though most people have been informed about the significance of healthy eating habits, they incline to neglect suitable behaviors because of urban lifestyle and/or unwillingness to spend cognitive attempt on food provision. Those barriers prevent people from healthy food intake [18][19][20]. Nutrition recommendation systems (NRS) are one of the main technologies applyed in nutrition informatics scope. They are explored as an effective tool in order to support users for changing their eating behavior and reaching the goal of healthier food choices. ...
Background:
Nutrition informatics has become a novel approach for registered dietitians to practice in this field and make a profit for health care. Recommendation systems considered as an effective technology into aid users to adjust their eating behavior and achieve the goal of healthier food and diet. The purpose of this study is to review nutrition recommendation systems (NRS) and their characteristics for the first time.
Material and methods:
The systematic review was conducted using a comprehensive selection of scientific databases as reference sources, allowing access to diverse publications in the field. The process of articles selection was based on the PRISMA strategy. We identified keywords from our initial research, MeSH database and expert's opinion. Databases of PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, Embase, and IEEE were searched. After evaluating, they obtained records from databases by two independent reviewers and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to each retrieved work to select those of interest. Finally, 25 studies were included.
Results:
Hybrid recommender systems and knowledge-based recommender systems with 40% and 32%, respectively, were the mostly recommender types used in NRS. In NRS, rule-based and ontology techniques were used frequently. The frequented platform that applied in NRS was a mobile application with 28%.
Conclusion:
If NRS was properly designed, implemented and finally evaluated, it could be used as an effective tool to improve nutrition and promote a healthy lifestyle. This study can help to inform specialists in the nutrition informatics domain, which was necessary to design and develop NRS.
... concentration than in the beverages made with the fi rst method (M-1), because Cornelian cherry fruits are sour and bitter [Kucharska, 2012]. In addition, excessive consumption of products rich in simple sugars, including sweet beverages, may contribute to the development of many diseases [Crovetto et al., 2018]. For this reason, the products made with the fi rst method (M-1) and being free of sucrose and glucose might contribute to a well-balanced diet. ...
In this study, we produced novel, natural and fermented apple-Cornelian cherry beverages rich in natural antioxidants. These products were examined for their physicochemical parameters, and antioxidative properties as well as subjected to the quantitative and qualitative identification of iridoids and phenolics. The highest concentration of total phenolics determined with the Folin-Ciocialteu method (964.28 mg GAE/L) and the strongest antioxidative properties measured with the DPPH • , ABTS •+ , and FRAP tests (7.90, 11.04, and 12.86 mmol TE/L) were determined in the beverages with the addition of juice from red-fruit Cornelian cherry. The most numerous group of compounds in the analyzed beverages were iridoids, with loganic acid (LA) found to predominate (424 mg/L). Results obtained demonstrate that the addition of juice from Cornelian cherry fruits during the production of fermented apple beverages causes a significant increase in their antioxidative properties, modifies their phenolics profile, and allows enriching them with iridoids.
... Otros estudios realizados en universitarios refieren un bajo consumo de FVL 22,23 . Estas cifras son concordantes con nuestro estudio, donde una pequeña parte de la muestra cumple con la recomendación nutricional de consumo de F (7%), V (28%) y L (23%) como porotos, lentejas, arvejas o garbanzos. ...
International recommendations indicate that 400 g/ day or its equivalent to 5 servings of fruits, vegetables or legumes should be consumed daily. Our aim was to determine patterns of consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes among Chilean university students. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study. University students (n= 1454) from the north, center and south of Chile were evaluated. A self-assessment survey was used to evaluate healthy eating habits (fruits, vegetables and legumes). Seventy-eight percent of participants were women. When analyzing the consumption frequency of fruits, vegetables and legumes according to different universities, only fruits and vegetables showed a statistically significant difference (p< 0.01). Seventy percent of students do not meet recommended amounts for fruit consumption; 72% for vegetables and 77% for legumes. Among women, 6.3% of the total sample met the recommendation for fruit, while, for men, the value was 8.4%; for vegetables, we observed that 29.5 and 21.3% of women and men, respectively, met the recommendation; for legumes, 2.4% of women and 5% of men met the recommendation. There was a low consumption of fruits, vegetables and legumes among university students, with levels far from the international recommendations.
... Given the fact that the vast majority of the literature regarding the effect of dietary habits on body composition has focused on overfat populations, underfat individuals have been widely neglected as a malnourished cohort (Crovetto et al., 2018;Heianza & Qi, 2017). This is of major importance especially for women, since the supposed "thin-ideal" body image portrayed by mass media, which is characterized by very low body weight and fat (frequently meeting the medical criteria for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa; Uniacke, Timothy Walsh, Foerde, & Steinglass, 2018;Wiseman, Gray, Mosimann, & Ahrens, 1992), is unfortunately viewed as the epitome of career success and social attractiveness (Harrison, 2000;Park, 2005). ...
Underfat individuals have been neglected as a malnourished population in terms of redox homeostasis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of body composition on redox homeostasis at rest and in response to exercise. Underfat, lean and overfat women, classified according to their BMI and body fat percentage, participated in the study and were subjected to an acute session of eccentric exercise. With regard to muscle function and damage, a significant group × time interaction was found for range of motion (P < .01), isometric peak torque at 90° (P < .01), delayed onset muscle soreness (P < .01) and creatine kinase (P < .05), with the lean group generally exhibiting faster recovery compared to the underfat and overfat groups. With regard to redox homeostasis, a significant group × time interaction was found for F2-isoprostanes, protein carbonyls and glutathione (P < .01 for all biomarkers), with the underfat and overfat groups exhibiting increased resting oxidative stress levels and lower exercise-induced reactive species production . In conclusively, our data underline the importance of normal body composition for redox homeostasis, since underfat and overfat women demonstrate a similar pattern of redox disturbances both at rest and in response to exercise.
... A potentially harmful diet of nowadays, commonly known as "Western diet" is primarily the result of a combination of additive and harmful ingredients, such as animal fats and glucose in excessive quantities and lack of nutritional factors, such as vitamins and minerals, essential for our body. Moreover, wrong habits (smoking, sedentary life, alcohol abuse) and unhealthy dietary habits (fast and fatty food) may predispose people to obesity, and thus, to many other complications which may lead to the development of severe metabolic dysfunctions [70]. It is also well known that sedentary behavior is associated with an increased risk of developing several chronic diseases. ...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of the articular cartilage, resulting in pain and total joint disability. Recent studies focused on the role of the metabolic syndrome in inducing or worsening joint damage suggest that chronic low-grade systemic inflammation may represent a possible linking factor. This finding supports the concept of a new phenotype of OA, a metabolic OA. The gut microbiome is fundamental for human physiology and immune system development, among the other important functions. Manipulation of the gut microbiome is considered an important topic for the individual health in different medical fields such as medical biology, nutrition, sports, preventive and rehabilitative medicine. Since intestinal microbiota dysbiosis is strongly (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). associated with the pathogenesis of several metabolic and inflammatory diseases, it is conceivable that also the pathogenesis of OA might be related to it. However, the mechanisms and the contribution of intestinal microbiota metabolites in OA pathogenesis are still not clear. The aim of this narrative review is to review recent literature concerning the possible contribution of dysbiosis to OA onset and to discuss the importance of gut microbiome homeostasis maintenance for optimal general health preservation.
Background: Obesity is a growing public health problem globally, affecting people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Overweight and obesity is not just an underlying factor for major chronic diseases, it is also a serious debilitating condition on its own. Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used among 420 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire, weighing scale and calibrated meter rule was used as instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis tested using multiple logistic regression at 0.05 level of significant. Result: The result showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 19.37% and only 30.0% of the respondent demonstrated a "High" level of knowledge of overweight and obesity and its associated factors. Factors associated with overweight and obesity include lack of time for physical exercise (3.15±0.13), Ignorance (2.56±0.86), Medications (such as antidepressant, anti-psychotics, corticosteroids, contraceptives (2.65±0.42), Physical enhancement (butt enlargement, breast enlargement, muscle growth, weight gain), (3.00±0.15). Multivariate logistic regression showed the odds of being overweight/obese is higher for females than male (OR = 2.14 p 0.004 CI 1.32-3.46), Individuals aged 21-25 have than those aged 15-20 (OR = 0.52, p0.010 CI 0.33-0.81), Married individuals compared to single individuals (OR; 2.94; p0.039 CI: 0.78-11.78. Conclusion: This study found a relatively high prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in tertiary institution with few students demonstrating a strong understanding of weight management and related health issues. These findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to promote healthy weight management behaviors among undergraduate students.
Students in higher education often encounter challenges related to inadequate nutrition, particularly among female students. This study aims to examine the dietary habits of female university students in Pakistan, focusing on their approach to balanced nutrition. Three institutions in the Faisalabad district were randomly selected as the sample for the research. A faculty member from each university was chosen based on the highest enrolment of female students, and 50 female students were randomly selected from each faculty, resulting in a total sample size of 150. The logit model was utilized for data analysis through the SPSS software. The findings indicate that factors such as age, part-time employment, urban residence, food expenses, and total family monthly income positively influence balanced food intake. The gender of the household head does not significantly influence the balanced food intake behavior of the respondents. The pseudo–R2 value of 0.799 indicates that the model demonstrates a strong fit for the analysis. To guarantee food security for female university students, it is essential to take into account the needs of unemployed, remote, and economically disadvantaged female students during the policy-making process.
Background: Obesity is a growing public health problem globally, affecting people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Overweight and obesity is not just an underlying factor for major chronic diseases, it is also a serious debilitating condition on its own. Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used among 420 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire, weighing scale and calibrated meter rule was used as instrument for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis tested using multiple logistic regression at 0.05 level of significant. Result: The result showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 19.37% and only 30.0% of the respondent demonstrated a “High” level of knowledge of overweight and obesity and its associated factors. Factors associated with overweight and obesity include lack of time for physical exercise (3.15±0.13), Ignorance (2.56±0.86), Medications (such as antidepressant, anti-psychotics, corticosteroids, contraceptives (2.65±0.42), Physical enhancement (butt enlargement, breast enlargement, muscle growth, weight gain), (3.00±0.15). Multivariate logistic regression showed the odds of being overweight/obese is higher for females than male (OR = 2.14 p 0.004 CI 1.32-3.46), Individuals aged 21-25 have than those aged 15-20 (OR = 0.52, p0.010 CI 0.33-0.81 ), Married individuals compared to single individuals (OR; 2.94; p0.039 CI: 0.78-11.78. Conclusion: This study found a relatively high prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students in tertiary institution with few students demonstrating a strong understanding of weight management and related health issues. These findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to promote healthy weight management behaviors among undergraduate students.
Objectives
To evaluate an association between eating patterns and sleep quality in Chilean university students.
Methods
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted. Participants included students from 4 Chilean universities. Each student was administered survey Questionnaire on the frequency of healthy and unhealthy eating habits and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and their weight and height were taken to obtain the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Results
A total of 1,079 young university students, 80.26 % were women and the average age was 21.7 years. The 73.68 % have inadequate sleep quality. There is a significant differences in frequency between sleep quality and the intake of breakfast (p<0.001), fish (p<0.05) and dinner (p<0.05), that is, university students who reported optimal sleep consume breakfast and dinner on a daily basis and their fish intake is in line with nutritional recommendations. With respect to the association between sleep quality and healthy dietary patterns, it is observed a significant association (p<0.01) between optimal sleep and daily breakfast consumption in model 3 (Odds Ratio (OR): 0.61 (0.46–0.82)). Regarding unhealthy dietary patterns, a significant association (p<0.05) is observed in model 3 between sleep quality and alcohol consumption (OR: 1.42 (1.02–1.96)). Furthermore, a significant association between optimal sleep and salt consumption is observed in both model 2 (OR: 0.73 (0.54–0.99)) and model 3 (OR: 0.72 (0.53–0.97)). Finally, a significant relationship between not tobacco use and optimal sleep is observed (OR: 0.68 (0.48–0.96)).
Conclusion
A positive relationship between healthy diet and sleep quality was observed in university students, which certain dietary patterns, such as the consumption of breakfast and low salt consumption and alcohol, are crucial to talk about a good sleep quality in this population group.
Purpose
Scholars have noted the impact of advertising on unhealthy food consumption. However, a systematic literature review (SLR) on this topic is currently lacking. This study aims to find, analyze and synthesize prior literature to set the stage for future researchers and practitioners. It also uncovers research gaps, suggests potential research questions and presents a conceptual framework for use in future research.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper catalogs and synthesizes topic-related literature by using the time-tested SLR methodology. It identifies and analyzes 99 relevant studies that have addressed the impact of advertising on unhealthy food consumption. Research profiling of the selected studies supported the synthesis of key themes in the extant literature.
Findings
The authors identify three key thematic foci: a) viewer attributes pertaining to excessive unhealthy food consumption, b) advertisement attributes pertaining to excessive unhealthy food consumption and, c) unhealthy food consumption regulation. Within these themes, the authors also identify some subthemes, presenting specific advertising and viewer attributes that contribute to unhealthy food consumption. The authors further develop a conceptual framework based on the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model, summarizing the findings of the study. This could aid future researchers and practitioners in their design of certain strategies.
Research limitations/implications
The study uncovers various gaps in the extant literature and suggests potential areas that can be examined by scholars. From a practical perspective, the study recommends certain actionable strategies for policymakers, helping customers to achieve the long-term goal of obesity reduction.
Practical implications
From the perspective of practice, the study recommends certain actionable strategies for policymakers helping customers achieve the long-term goal of obesity reduction.
Originality/value
The current study makes a novel contribution to the research on advertising and unhealthy food consumption by identifying theme-based research gaps in the existing literature, mapping those with potential research questions and presenting a conceptual framework based on the S-O-R model. Based on the findings, the study also proposes five potential research models examining diverse aspects of advertising and unhealthy food consumption to guide interested scholars and practitioners to shape the future research discourse.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent the leading cause of mortality worldwide. As a complex matrix of micronutrients, phytochemicals and sugars, the effects of orange juice (OJ) on CVD risk factors in overweight and obese adults warrant investigation. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluated the effect of chronic OJ consumption on the lipid profile, blood pressure, glycemic indices and inflammatory biomarkers in overweight and obese adults. Four databases were searched from inception until May 2022 and eight studies were included in the final analysis. Pooled results demonstrated the beneficial effect of OJ on systolic blood pressure (MD: -0.98 mmHg, 95% CI [-1.52, -0.44], p = 0.000, I2 = 0.0%) and HDL-C (SMD: 0.29, 95% CI [0.03, 0.54], p = 0.027, I2 = 0.0%) compared to the control group. However, total cholesterol, TG, LDL-C, glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR and CRP did not change following chronic OJ consumption. This meta-analysis demonstrates the beneficial effects of chronic OJ consumption on blood pressure and HDL-C in overweight and obese adults.
Asociación del consumo de desayuno con el índice de masa corporal, hábito tabáquico, actividad física y sueño en universitarios chilenos. Estudio multicéntrico Resumen Fundamentos: El desayuno es una pieza clave de una alimentación saludable, asociándose con un menor IMC y unos mayores rendimientos académicos. Este trabajo pretende analizar la asociación entre el consumo de desayuno con la actividad física, consumo de tabaco, calidad de sueño e índice de masa corporal en universitarios chilenos. Métodos: Estudio multicéntrico, transversal, muestra no probabilística. A cada participante se le consultó la frecuencia de consumo de desayuno. Además, se les aplicó el cuestionario de actividad física IPAQ, hábito tabáquico, encuesta de calidad de sueño de Pittsburgh y evaluación antropométrica. Resultados: participaron un total de 1454 estudiantes, un 77,9 % mujeres. El 44% de los estudiantes indicó desayunar todos los días, de las cuales las mujeres (46%), superaban a los hombres (36%) (p<0,001). Al comparar por estado nutricional los estudiantes con IMC>25 eran los que menos desayunaban p<0,05. Al comparar por tipos de carrera, los de carreras de la salud desayunaban a diario con mayor frecuencia que los demás (p<0,001), además los sujetos que poseían hábito tabáquico desayunaban con menor frecuencia que los que no fumaban (p <0,01). La frecuencia de consumo de desayuno estuvo asociada a una mejor calidad de sueño (p<0,05). Finalmente, no se obtuvo relación estadísticamente significativa entre la frecuencia del desayuno y la actividad física. Conclusiones: En estudiantes universitarios, el mayor consumo de desayuno se asocia con el sexo femenino, estado nutricional normal, carreras del área de la salud, ausencia de hábito tabáquico y mejor sueño y sin asociación con actividad física.
Motivated by the interest in the contextual role of transport in health outcomes, this paper explores the relationship between these two dimensions and food purchasing patterns in the city of Concepción, Chile. The modeling framework corresponds to a Generalized Heterogeneous Data Model, composed of a structural equation and a measurement equation model. Socio-demographic variables and constructs are used to study the relationship between food purchasing patterns (store type choice and frequency), transportation patterns (purchasing usual mode), and health (body mass index, BMI). Individual's healthy lifestyle propensities and time pressure are defined as latent constructs. The results identify how key socio-demographic characteristics, such as age and income, are crucial to understanding store type choice and frequency, controlling the built environment's role in-store supply and distance from home. These variables also influence transportation patterns and health outcomes. The model also captures the endogenous effects among the three dimensions of interest, finding a statistically significant impact of the transportation mode on food purchasing patterns through the interaction with distance. No direct effects were found between BMI and transport patterns when including the latent constructs. This result suggests that promoting active transportation may not necessarily lead to better health. Health-conscious individuals engage in active transport, taking care of their diet, and seeking a healthy daily routine.
Objectives: This study examined the associations between lifestyle factors and obesity among university students.Methods: In this cross-sectional correlational study, 671 students completed measures of lifestyle factors (dietary habit, exercise, smoking, and alcohol drinking), health concern, academic stress, and anthropometric indices. Obesity was classified by body mass index (BMI) and abdominal circumference (AC). The data were analyzed with χ2 test, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression.Results: The frequencies of obesity and abdominal obesity were higher in male students than in female students (17.6% vs. 3.4% by BMI, 18.9% vs. 5.9% by AC). Abdominal obesity in students with diabetic parent was higher (16.8%) than in students without diabetic family history (9.2%). Obesity of BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 associated with breakfast absence of 5-7 times/week (odds ratio, OR: 1.98, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.05-3.71). Abdominal obesity associated with instant foods intake of 5-7 times/week (OR: 2.65, 95% CI: 1.14-6.17), fast foods intake of 3-4 times/week (OR: 2.87, 95% CI: 1.48-5.56), snacks of 3-4 times/wk (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.15-4.00), and consumed alcohol of ≥ 1 glass a day (OR: 2.11, 95% CI: 1.19-3.73).Conclusions: Breakfast absence is associated with obesity. Instant foods, fast foods, snacks, and alcohol consumption are the associated factors with abdominal obesity among university students.
Mobil internetteki hızlı gelişmelerle birlikte sosyal medya platformlarının mobil uygulamalarını kullanan kişi sayısı gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. En bilinen sosyal medya ürünleri arasında anlık mesajlaşma hizmeti veren Facebook, mikroblog hizmeti veren Twitter ve anlık fotoğraf paylaşma hizmeti veren Instagram örnek olarak gösterilebilir. Yeni dünya sistemi olarak da adlandırılan günümüz dijital çağında kullanıcıların bıraktıkları dijital ayak izleri sosyal medya iletişimlerini, tutumlarını, deneyimlerini ve değerlerini anlamada oldukça önemli araştırma verileridir. Bu bağlamdan yola çıkılarak araştırmanın amacı, yeni dünya sisteminde sosyal medya pazarlamasının platformlarından biri olan Instagram’ın organik ürün tercihi örneği kapsamında ele alınmasına ilişkin katılımcı görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın amacına yönelik olarak, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 29 yaş ve üstü gönüllü 18 katılımcıdan oluşmuştur. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu oluşturan katılımcılarla COVID-19 pandemisi nedeniyle görüşmeler Google Meet üzerinden yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmanın çalışma grubunun demografik özelliklerini belirlemeye yönelik 3 soru ve sosyal medya pazarlamasının platformlarından biri olan Instagram’ın organik ürün tercihlerinin belirlenmesine yönelik 19 yarı yapılandırılmış açık uçlu sorudan oluşan görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Veriler MAXQDA 2018 Programı ile betimsel analiz tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarının tüketicilerin en fazla zaman geçirdiği sosyal medya platformlarından biri olan Instagram’ın organik ürün tercihinde sosyal medya pazarlamasında ilgili alanyazına katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir
Recent studies have reported conflicting associations of fried-food consumption and risk of overweight/obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension, and a meta-analysis is not available. We aimed to explore the association between fried-food consumption and risk of overweight/obesity, T2DM and hypertension in adults through a meta-analysis. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for studies published up to 17 June 2020. Pooled relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated by random-effects models. In comparing the highest to lowest fried-food intake, the pooled RRs (95% CIs) were 1.16 (1.07-1.25; I² = 71.0%, Pheterogeneity < 0.001) for overweight/obesity (cohort: 1.19 [0.97-1.47], n = 2; cross-sectional: 1.14 [1.03-1.27], n = 9), 1.07 (0.90-1.27; 84.7%) for T2DM (cohort: 1.01 [0.89-1.15], n = 9; case-control: 2.33 [1.80-3.01], n = 1), and 1.20 (1.05-1.38; I²=91.8%) for hypertension (cohort: 1.06 [0.98-1.15], n = 8; cross-sectional: 2.16 [0.59-7.87], n = 3). Our meta-analysis indicates fried-food consumption is associated with increased risk of overweight/obesity and hypertension but not T2DM in adults, but the findings should be interpreted with caution due to high heterogeneity and unstable subgroup analyses of this meta-analysis. More studies are warranted to investigate the total fried-food consumption and these health outcomes.
Purpose–This article aims to explore the influence of values concerning food consumption and the effect ofphysical activity habit moderation on these.
Design/methodology/approach–The consumption value theory was used as a base, and a survey with 292participants was analysed by means of factor analysis and structural equation modelling.
Findings–The findings are presented at three levels. The first is the clustering of food consumption habits indifferent dimensions: healthy, unhealthy and hybrid. The second is the relationship between values and foodconsumption. In detail: (1) emotional value is the only significant measurement for the consumption of the threefood dimensions; (2) social value is a significant measurement for healthy food consumption; (3) conditional value issignificant for the consumption of hybrid and unhealthy foods; (4) epistemic value has significance in theconsumption of hybrid foods; (5) functional value is denied for all dimensions. The third concerns the relationshipbetween value perceptions and food consumption moderated by physical activity in: (1) social value of healthyfoods; (2) functional value of hybrid foods; and (3) emotional and epistemic values of unhealthy foods.
Originality/value–This paper adds to the literature on consumption values and raises new insights intovalue and habits regarding food consumption, such as physical activity involved in the consumption context
Tracking calorie of nourishment expended has become more difficult when eating outside. With numerous decisions of inexpensive food accessible, the utilization of fast food is high among Malaysians. In 2014, WHO has revealed that Malaysia is the fattest country of South East Asia. These days, there is numerous calories following applications accessible in-store to help with weight reduction. In any case, these applications may not be reasonable as it requires numerous user inputs for food logging. This study is proposed to improve the smart dieting propensity and advance weight reduction a mobile app for android. This study will involve image recognition of food to minimize user input in food logging. From the survey result, most respondents are aware of their number of body mass index but find a difficulty to track their calorie intake when dining out. The opinion concluded from the interview, it is difficult to know every fixing and how much of the culinary expert put in their meals served. In this manner, the mobile application comes out with the solution of image recognition and simple interface to ease the burden of inputs requirements that most calories following applications are battling now. As the outcome, the executed apps can offer information on the most proficient method to get thinner and propel them to accomplish their weight objective.
The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary patterns and sedentary behaviors among university students in Bahrain.
A cross-sectional study was carried out with students of the College of Health Sciences in Bahrain using a self-reported questionnaire. All the students enrolled in this college were included in this study (642 students; 90 males and 552 females). The mean age of the sample was 20.1±2.0 years. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect information on the students' breakfast intake, snacking, food frequency intake, and sedentary habits.
More than 50% of the students did not consume breakfast on a daily basis. A statistically significant difference (p<0.003) was found between males (19%) and females (35%) in relation to the intake of an afternoon snack. There were no significant gender differences regarding frequency of food intake, except for carbonated beverages (p<0.001) and nuts (p<0.047) consumption. Females were more likely than males to spend time watching television, use the Internet, use a mobile phone and sleep; however, the only significant difference found was for Internet use (p<0.003). Being physically active on a daily basis was more prevalent among males (41.6%) than females (16%) (p<0.001). Females (42.9%) were more prone to sleep for less time (<7 h) than males (34.4%)(p<0.08).
The findings indicated that a high percentage of health science students in Bahrain had unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary behaviors. Thus, an intervention program to promote healthy dietary patterns and lifestyle habits among university students is highly recommended.
