Sex Differences in Lifestyle Behaviors among U.S. College Freshmen.

ABSTRACT: Within lifestyle behavior research, the sex of populations causes differences in behaviors and outcomes of studies. This cross-sectional study investigated lifestyle behavior patterns in college students, examining sex differences in four areas: Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress. Data from over 1100 college freshmen across 8 United States universities were used for this cross-sectional analysis. Self-reported data assessed fruit and vegetable intake, fat percent intake, physical activity, perceived stress, and sleep quality. Statistical analysis included Pearson chi-squared and Mann⁻Whitney's U tests for scores by sex. Likewise, healthy cut-offs were used to determine frequency of participants within range of the five tools. Males reported higher intake of both fruits and veg

SUBMITTER: Olfert MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6388375 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature