Weekly variation in diet and physical activity among 4-75-year-old Danes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare dietary intake and physical activity (PA) between days of the week in a large sample of the Danish population; furthermore, to investigate the influence of gender and age as determinants for weekly variation.

Design

Analysis was based on cross-sectional data from the Danish National Survey of Diet and Physical Activity 2011-2013. Dietary intake and PA were assessed by 7 d of pre-coded food diaries and pedometer-determined step counts. Dietary intake and PA on weekdays (Monday-Thursday), Friday, and weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) were compared using linear mixed models.

Setting

Survey with national representation, conducted in Denmark between 2011 and 2013.

Participants

A random sample of 4-75-year-old Danes, n 3934 and n 3530 in analysi

SUBMITTER: Nordman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200436 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature