Differences in Physical Activity and Diet Patterns between Non-Rural and Rural Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is unclear how rural occupations and lifestyles may play a role in shaping physical activity and diet behaviors that contribute to the rural⁻urban obesity disparity.

Methods

Data come from the prospective and observational South Dakota Rural Bone Health Study, which included adults aged 20⁻66 years in three groups: (1) non-rural non-Hutterite, (2) rural non-Hutterite, and (3) rural Hutterite. Physical activity data were collected using 7-day physical activity questionnaires, and hours per day in physical activity categories are reported. Diet data were collected using food frequency questionnaires, and food group servings per day (svg/day) are reported. Mixed models were generated to determine group differences in physical activity and diet outcomes, and margin

SUBMITTER: McCormack L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6267585 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature