Association of sedentary behaviour patterns with dietary and lifestyle habits among public school teachers: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To analyse the association of sedentary behaviour patterns with dietary and lifestyle habits among public school teachers.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Participants

A sample of 245 teachers (186 women and 59 men) with mean age of 45.2 (±10.4) were randomly selected from public schools.

Primary and secondary outcome measure

Sedentary behaviour was assessed by hours spent watching television, computer and cellphone/tablet use and in sitting position. Sedentary breaks were reported in a Likert scale in domains of work and leisure time. Dietary habits were assessed by weekly consumption of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fried foods, sweets, grains, cereals, white meat, soft drinks and snacks. Physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption and soci

SUBMITTER: Delfino LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045133 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature