Jing Fang1, Nora L Keenan, Shifan Dai. 1. Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. jfang@cdc.gov
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether hypercholesterolemic adults followed healthy eating and appropriate physical activity. METHODS: Using the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we measured ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day and Healthy People 2010 recommended physical activity. RESULTS: Of 363,667 adults ≥18 years, 37.3% had hypercholesterolemia. The percentages of healthy eating and physical activity were lower among those with hypercholesterolemia than among those without (23.8% vs 27.9% for healthy eating [P< 0.001], 43.1% vs 51.7% for physical activity [P<0.001]). CONCLUSION: Hypercholesterolemic adults are less likely to practice healthy eating and to engage in physical activity than are those without hypercholesterolemia.
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether hypercholesterolemic adults followed healthy eating and appropriate physical activity. METHODS: Using the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we measured ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day and Healthy People 2010 recommended physical activity. RESULTS: Of 363,667 adults ≥18 years, 37.3% had hypercholesterolemia. The percentages of healthy eating and physical activity were lower among those with hypercholesterolemia than among those without (23.8% vs 27.9% for healthy eating [P< 0.001], 43.1% vs 51.7% for physical activity [P<0.001]). CONCLUSION: Hypercholesterolemic adults are less likely to practice healthy eating and to engage in physical activity than are those without hypercholesterolemia.
Authors: Ludimila Forechi; José Geraldo Mill; Rosane Härter Griep; Itamar Santos; Francisco Pitanga; Maria Del Carmen Bisi Molina Journal: Rev Saude Publica Date: 2018-04-09 Impact factor: 2.106