Weight status, physical activity and eating habits of young adults in Midwest Brazil.

Luciana Zaranza MonteiroAndrea Ramirez VarelaBruno Alves de LiraLeonardo Chagas ContieroMaria de Lourdes Alves CarneiroPriscila de SouzaJuliana Oliveira de Toledo NóbregaFrancelino Braga Júnior

Published in: Public health nutrition (2019)

The low level of physical activity and unhealthy eating patterns reported by the study participants were inconsistent with the national recommendations for a healthy active lifestyle for adults and may contribute to the increasing rate of overweight and obesity in this population. A joint effort between universities and all relevant government agencies is needed to develop and promote school- and community-based interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
body mass index
weight loss
sleep quality
quality improvement
clinical practice
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
mental health
depressive symptoms
weight gain