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College Students Dietary and Lifestyle Practices Compared to Recommendations of the American Institute for Cancer Research and World Cancer Research Fund
Author(s) -
Burke Joanne Delaney,
Lofgren Ingrid Elizabeth,
Morrell Jesse Stabile,
Reilly Ruth Ann
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.886.6
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , body mass index , cancer , anthropometry , demography , gerontology , physical activity , obesity , physical therapy , sociology
In fall 2007, World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research released Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. Body mass index (BMI) ranges were further delineated & recommendations to decrease cancer risk proposed. Data from the University of New Hampshire's cross sectional Young Adult Health Risk Screening Initiative were reviewed to evaluate selected criteria. Anthropometric data (measured on site) & dietary records (Diet Analysis +7.0 and 8.0) were analyzed from 1264 students 18–24 yrs (mean age 19.2±1.3). BMI was significantly higher in males than females (p<0.001). No males and 3.3% of females had a BMI of <18.5; only 27.9% males and 44.3% females had a BMI of 18.50–22.99, while 26.7% males and 24.9% of females had a BMI of 23.00–24.99. For overweight, 23.8% of the males and 14.6% of the females had a BMI of 25.00–27.49 while 10.5% of males and 7.1% of females had a BMI of 27.50–29.99. A BMI ≥ 30.00 was found in 11.0% of males and 5.9% of females. Sodium intake was significantly higher in males than females (p<0.00l); it exceeded 2400 mg/day for 92.2% of males and 69.2% of females. For exercise, 21.2% of males and 30.2% of females reported < 30 minutes daily activity. Findings suggest diet & lifestyle practices of college students increase their risk for future cancer development. Supported in part by Office of Sustainability, NH Agr. Exper. Station #11R571.