Types of physical activity and eating habits in church members
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v73.106764Keywords:
Physical activity , eating habits, priests, nuns, churchAbstract
Introduction: Adequate physical activity and eating habits are directly linked and contribute positively to the prevention of hypokinetic diseases and aid in the treatment of diseases such as obesity, bronchial asthma, diabetes and movement disorders.
Objective: Identify and analyse the behaviours demonstrated by this population according to the types of physical activity practiced and eating habits.85 individuals aged between 26 and 90 years old participated (M=54.69±16.33).Of these participants, 48 (56.5%) were male and 37 (43.5%) were female.
Methods: participants were informed and explained about the study and how to complete the questionnaires with the corresponding formal request for informed consent.A questionnaire entitled “Daily Life Routines, Leisure Habits, Physical Activity and Health of Church Members” was used.The questionnaire was originally constructed using other validated questionnaires to assess life routines, eating habits, physical activity and health status.Results: Participants presented behaviours, both in terms of physical activity, in terms of the number of times they practice it and the time spent on them, and healthy eating habits, demonstrating concern about the amount of intake and type of food consumed.
Discussion: According to the results obtained, watching television and using Social Networks were the most practiced weekly activities by church members participating in this study.
Conclusion: Given their social context and specific life mission, church members evaluated exhibited behaviours conducive to an adequate level of physical activity, as well as demonstrating appropriate eating habits considered positive to a healthy lifestyle.
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