scholarly journals Understanding the Positive Associations of Sleep, Physical Activity, Fruit and Vegetable Intake as Predictors of Quality of Life and Subjective Health Across Age Groups: A Theory Based, Cross-Sectional Web-Based Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Ling Tan ◽  
Vera Storm ◽  
Dominique A. Reinwand ◽  
Julian Wienert ◽  
Hein de Vries ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Relationships between Social Resources and Healthful Behaviors across the Age Spectrum

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina H. Lewis ◽  
Matthew W. Gillman ◽  
Mary L. Greaney ◽  
Elaine Puleo ◽  
Gary G. Bennett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Social Resource ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Multivariable Regression

Background. We examined cross-sectional relationships of social resources with health behaviors in adults ages 18–93 years.Methods. Baseline data from a 2009 risk behavior intervention trial were used to measure social resources, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable intake in 2,440 adults. To evaluate associations overall and within 4 age groups (18–34, 35–49, 50–64, and 65–93 y), we used multivariable regression.Results. Mean (SD) age was 49.4 (15) years, physical activity was 346 (304) minutes/week, and fruit and vegetable intake was 3.4 (2.4) servings/day. Mean social resource score was 1.2 (0–4 scale) in 18–34 year olds, 1.1 in all other age groups (P=0.04). In multivariable models, for each one-point increment in social resource score, the odds ratio for getting 150–959 minutes of physical activity/wk (compared to <150 min/wk) was 3.7 (95% CI 3.0–4.6). Each one-point increment in score was also associated with 29% (95% CI: 23–35%) more servings of fruit and vegetables. We did not observe effect modification by age group.Conclusions. Although younger adults reported slightly higher resources than older adults, the magnitude of association between social resources and healthful behaviors did not differ between them.

scholarly journals Quality and Sources of Dietary Carbohydrate Intake and Self-perceived Quality of Life in Middle-aged and Older Adults of the Framingham Heart Offspring Study (P18-081-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Gayer ◽  
Caleigh Sawicki ◽  
Paul Jacques ◽  
Kara Livingston ◽  
Adela Hruby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Dietary Carbohydrate ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Measures ◽  
Rich Food ◽  
Carbohydrate Quality

Abstract Objectives The objective of the present study was to examine the cross-sectional association between carbohydrate quality and intake of carbohydrate-rich food groups with quality of life. Methods We examined the cross-sectional association between carbohydrate intake and self-reported quality of life among 2414 participants of the Framingham Offspring Study (FOS). Self-reported quality of life was assessed using three summary scores from the SF-36 questionnaire: Physical Component Summary (PCS), Mental Component Summary (MCS), and Physical Function Score (PFS). Cumulative dietary intake from the fifth (1991–1995) and sixth (1995–1998) FOS examinations was used to assess overall dietary carbohydrate quality using the Carbohydrate Quality Index (CQI) as well as intake of five carbohydrate-rich food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grain (WG), refined grains, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). Multivariable-adjusted mean PCS and MCS, and the odds ratio (OR) of reporting good physical function defined as PFS ≥ 80, were estimated across tertiles of carbohydrate exposures. P for trend was calculated to assess linearity of associations. Results Higher CQI was significantly associated with a 3% higher mean PCS score after adjustment for demographic and lifestyle factors, and independent of high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and other aspects of diet (P trend = 0.0003). Furthermore, our results showed a higher odds of having good PFS in the highest CQI tertile [OR (95% CI) 1.9 (1.5–2.5); P trend < 0.0001]. No association was observed between CQI and MCS. After adjustment for other aspects of diet, fruit and vegetable intake were positively associated with PCS and with odds of having good PFS, while an inverse association was observed between SSB intake and PCS. A nominal significant positive relationship was observed between WG intake and PCS (P-trend = 0.06) after adjustment for other aspects of diet, fruit and vegetable intake. Refined grain intake was not associated with any quality of life measures. Conclusions Overall carbohydrate quality, as well as specific carbohydrate-rich food sources including fruits, vegetables, and WG, are associated with higher self-reported physical quality of life measures. Funding Sources This work is supported by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition and USDA ARS agreement No. 58-1950-4-003.

scholarly journals Patterns of fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among community-ambulant patients in Singapore: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Zhi Yin Goh ◽  
Pei Ying Lee ◽  
Yi Feng Lai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information Awareness

Introduction: Many modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases are related to dietary patterns and physical activity. This study aims to establish the prevalence of adequate fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among community-ambulant patients in Singapore. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among community-ambulant patients using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire, covering self-reported level of physical activity and daily fruit and vegetable intake. Demographic information, awareness and adherence to recommendations were summarised using descriptive statistics. To identify factors influencing awareness and behaviour, exploratory logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: Three hundred and eighty-five complete responses were analysed. For intake of fruits and vegetables, 29.1% and 21.3% of participants were aware of and adherent to the fruit and vegetable intake recommendation respectively. For physical activity, 21.3% and 26.8% of study participants were aware of and adherent to the recommendation respectively. Only 4.7% and 5.5% of participants were aware of and practising both recommendations respectively. Gender, age, ethnicity and body mass index were found to have significant influence on the awareness of the recommendations. However, there was no significant factor found to be contributing to the adherence to the recommendations. Conclusion: Awareness of and adherence to lifestyle recommendations among patients remain low despite ongoing publicity efforts. Many are not fully aware of and adherent to the dietary and physical activity recommendations publicised. Apart from intensifying public outreach on every possible occasion and delivering messages in manners understandable by our older patients, strategies targeting the knowledge–behaviour disconnect among working middle-aged patients also deserve continued attention in the near future.

scholarly journals Association between job satisfaction and workers' quality of life in a public maternity hospital in the far north of Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 723-732
Author(s):  
Manuela Siraiama Marques-Duarte ◽  
Demilto Yamaguchi da Pureza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
University Education ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives: to correlate the levels of job satisfaction (JS) and quality of life (QOL) of public maternity workers. Methods: quantitative and correlational cross-sectional study. Sample composed of 199 state public servants, of both genders, of different age groups and professions, working at the Women's Hospital Mother Luzia (WHML), in Macapá (AP). Three questionnaires were used: Sociodemographic, Job Satisfaction S20/23 and WHOQOL-Brief. Statistical analysis was performed by Pearson correlation and analysis of variance, with statistical significance at 5%. Results: most of the sample consisted of women (84.2%), aged between 30 and 39 years (40.7%), with a partner (64.3%), practicing physical activity (50.8%). With university education, (61.8%), income up to four minimum wages (53.3%), worked in two or more jobs (53.7%); and weekly workload of up to 30 hours (79.4%). They reported job dissatisfaction (75.4%). The average overall QOL was 65.62 (± 12.45). JS was associated with QOL (p<0.001) and number of jobs (p = 0.019). QOL was associated with male gender (p= 0.022), income (p= 0.004), ST (p <0.001), physical activity (p= 0.067) and workload (p= 0.011). The correlations between JS and QOL were all significant. Conclusions: the quality of life of WHML workers was directly and progressively associated with job satisfaction, which meant that higher levels of job satisfaction favored the quality of life.

scholarly journals Feasibility and acceptability of a televideo physical activity and nutrition program for recent kidney transplant recipients

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Gibson ◽  
Aditi Gupta ◽  
J. Leon Greene ◽  
Jaehoon Lee ◽  
Rebecca R. Mount ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients

Abstract Background Post-transplant weight gain affects 50–90% of kidney transplant recipients adversely affecting survival, quality of life, and risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diet modification and physical activity may help prevent post-transplant weight gain. Methods for effective implementation of these lifestyle modifications are needed. The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered nutrition and physical activity intervention among kidney transplant recipients. Secondary aims were to estimate the effectiveness of the intervention in producing changes in physical activity, qualify of life, fruit and vegetable intake, and consumption of whole grains and water from baseline to 6 months. Methods A randomized controlled study for stable kidney transplant recipients between 6 and 12 months post-transplantation was conducted. Participants were randomly assigned 1:1 to a technology-based, lifestyle modification program (intervention) or to enhanced usual care (control). Results The first 10 kidney transplant recipients screened were eligible and randomized into the intervention and control groups with no significant between-group differences at baseline. Health coaching attendance (78%) and adherence to reporting healthy behaviors (86%) were high. All participants returned for final assessments. The weight in controls remained stable, while the intervention arm showed weight gain at 3 and 6 months. Improvements were found for physical activity, quality of life, and fruit and vegetable intake in both groups. All participants would recommend the program to other transplant recipients. Conclusions Our data suggest that a remotely delivered televideo nutrition and physical activity intervention is feasible and valued by patients. These findings will aid in the development of a larger, more prescriptive, randomized trial to address weight gain prevention. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT03697317. Retrospectively registered on October 5, 2018.

scholarly journals Psychosocial factors and physical activity as predictors of fruit and vegetable intake in college students

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Miranda TASSITANO ◽  
Clarice Maria de Lucena MARTINS ◽  
Poliana Coelho CABRAL ◽  
Jorge MOTA ◽  
Maria Cecíla Marinho TENÓRIO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Change Strategy

Objective: To analyze whether psychosocial factors and physical activity are predictors of fruit and vegetable intake in young adults attending college. Methods: This cross-sectional study included a representative sample of students from a public university in the Brazilian Northeast (n=717). Fruit and vegetable intake was measured by a Food Frequency Questionnaire containing 21 items. The psychosocial factors for behavior change, measured by a questionnaire, were: behavior change strategy, self-efficacy, perceived barriers and facilitators in decision making, and social support. The level of physical activity was measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was the intake prediction model using a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: The median fruit and vegetable intake was 2.0 servings/day. In adjusted analysis, behavior change strategy (R²=0.31), self-efficacy (R²=0.03), friends' support (R²=0.02), and physical activity (R²=0.03) explained 39% of the fruit and vegetable intake variance in men. Behavior change strategy (R²=0.03), self-efficacy (R²=0.13), perceived barriers (R²=0.08), and physical activity (R²=0.02) explained 26% of the fruit and vegetable intake variance in women. Fruit and vegetable intake would increase by one serving for every extra 35 and 47 minutes of physical activity men and women, respectively, practice a day. Conclusion: The main predictors of fruit and vegetable intake are behavior change strategies, self-efficacy, and physical activity.

scholarly journals Breakfast Habits and Associations with Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Screen Time among Swedish 13–14-Year-Old Girls and Boys

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4467
Author(s):  
Björg Helgadóttir ◽  
Hanna Baurén ◽  
Karin Kjellenberg ◽  
Örjan Ekblom ◽  
Gisela Nyberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study explored whether breakfast habits were associated with intake of fruits and vegetables, minutes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), minutes spent sedentary, and screen time among adolescents. Cross-sectional data were collected among 13–14-year-old boys and girls (n = 1139). Breakfast habits and screen time were determined via questionnaire, fruit and vegetable intake were determined through dietary recall, and physical activity and sedentary time were determined via accelerometers. Multilevel mixed models and general estimation equation models were applied. Almost 40% of participants skipped breakfast at least one day of the week. Participants with irregular breakfast habits on weekdays had lower fruit and vegetable consumption by 26.7 g (95% CI = −49.3, −5.9) while irregular breakfast habits during the whole week were associated with higher levels of screen time (OR = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.1, 2.1) compared to regular breakfast habits. Girls with irregular breakfast habits on weekdays had 7.7 min more sedentary time (95% CI = 0.8, 15.7) than girls with regular breakfast habits, while the opposite was found in boys (β = −13.3, 95% CI = −25.3, −2.6)). No significant associations were found for MVPA. Regular breakfast habits should be encouraged, as they might contribute to a higher intake of fruit and vegetables and are associated with lower levels of screen time, although further studies are necessary to establish causation.

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