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HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL BEHAVIOR OF A SELECTED GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST POLAND PATIENTS – A PILOT STUDY
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Department of Nutrition and Food, Calisia University, Kalisz, Poland
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Department of Agriculture, John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biala Podlaska, Poland
Submission date: 2022-11-22
Final revision date: 2022-12-12
Acceptance date: 2022-12-12
Publication date: 2022-12-24
Corresponding author
Marcin Weiner
Marcin Weiner, Department of Agriculture, John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biała Podlaska, Poland
Marcin Weiner, Department of Agriculture, John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biała Podlaska, Poland
Health Prob Civil. 2023;17(1):1-11
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Background:
The growing number of people with excess body weight is one of the most important global health issues. The increase in the number of people with excess weight and obesity leads to a shortened life expectancy.
Material and methods:
The aim of this pilot study was to use a questionnaire survey to determine the lifestyle of the people in a group of 84 Polish patients from south-eastern Poland, including diet, physical activity, and health. The pilot studies were carried out from December 2021 to January 2022 in a family doctor’s clinic among people in search of advice, who willingly volunteered themselves for the study.
Results:
The results of the study showed that 33% of women and 44% of men have excess body weight. Economic status statistically significantly affects the incidence of overweight and obesity. However, the level of education does not have a statistically significant effect on body weight. The irregularity of meals among the respondents was often explained by irregular work and many responsibilities. Our research also showed a low physical activity of the studied population.
Conclusions:
Improper nutrition combined with other anti-health behaviors make it significant to introduce intensive health education programs.
The growing number of people with excess body weight is one of the most important global health issues. The increase in the number of people with excess weight and obesity leads to a shortened life expectancy.
Material and methods:
The aim of this pilot study was to use a questionnaire survey to determine the lifestyle of the people in a group of 84 Polish patients from south-eastern Poland, including diet, physical activity, and health. The pilot studies were carried out from December 2021 to January 2022 in a family doctor’s clinic among people in search of advice, who willingly volunteered themselves for the study.
Results:
The results of the study showed that 33% of women and 44% of men have excess body weight. Economic status statistically significantly affects the incidence of overweight and obesity. However, the level of education does not have a statistically significant effect on body weight. The irregularity of meals among the respondents was often explained by irregular work and many responsibilities. Our research also showed a low physical activity of the studied population.
Conclusions:
Improper nutrition combined with other anti-health behaviors make it significant to introduce intensive health education programs.
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