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Differences in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Patterns Among Young Adults

Siebenaller, Angela D.

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2010, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medicine.
Poor dietary choices as well as declining levels of physical activity have been observed in young adults. The greatest increases in overweight and obesity have been reported in this population and is likely due to the lifestyle and environmental influences on these individuals. Data from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were examined including young adults age 18-24 years (n= 1,968). Dietary intake and physical activity patterns among young adults, 18-24 years of age in both the college and non-college settings were examined. A 24-hour recall, physical activity questionnaire, and health examinations were used to collect pertinent data. College students consumed significantly more protein (p=0.009), servings of fruit (p=0.002), and several nutrients including vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, and potassium. The non-college group consumed significantly more added sugars than college students (p=0.003). College students engaged in significantly more vigorous and total physical activity than non-college individuals. Interventions are needed to provide nutrition education to young adults focusing on making healthy choices at dining halls and restaurants, food preparation skills and techniques, and consumption of a balanced diet consisting of all food groups. Participation in daily physical activity should be encouraged in young adults due to the decrease in activity seen in young adulthood.
Jill Clutter, E (Advisor)
Christopher Taylor, A (Committee Member)
Maureen Geraghty, E (Committee Member)
77 p.

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  • Siebenaller, A. D. (2010). Differences in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Patterns Among Young Adults [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1268223353

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Siebenaller, Angela. Differences in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Patterns Among Young Adults. 2010. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1268223353.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Siebenaller, Angela. "Differences in Dietary Intake and Physical Activity Patterns Among Young Adults." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1268223353

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)