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- Title
Differences in Dietary Habits, Physical Exercise, and Quality of Life between Patients with Obesity and Overweight.
- Authors
Herrera-Espiñeira, Carmen; de Pascual y Medina, Ana María; López-Morales, Manuel; Díaz Jiménez, Paloma; Rodríguez Ruiz, Antonia; Expósito-Ruiz, Manuela
- Abstract
Background: Overweight and obesity differ in their repercussions on the health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients. The objective of this study was to compare physical activity levels and dietary habits before admission and HRQoL at discharge between patients with obesity and overweight. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among participants in a clinical trial on education for healthy eating and physical activity, enrolling non-diabetic patients admitted to Internal Medicine Departments. These were classified by body mass index (BMI) as having overweight (25–29.9 Kg/m2) or obesity (≥30 kg/m2). Data were gathered on sociodemographic characteristics, clinical variables (medication for anxiety/depression, Charlson Comorbidity Index, length of hospital stay), physical exercise and diet (International Physical Activity and Pardo Questionnaires), and HRQoL (EQ-5D-5L). The study included 98 patients with overweight (58.2% males) and 177 with obesity (52% males). Results: In comparison to patients with obesity, those with overweight obtained better results for regular physical exercise (p = 0.007), healthy diet (p = 0.004), and "emotional eating" (p = 0.017). No between-group difference was found in HqoL scores. Conclusion: Patients with overweight and obesity differ in healthy dietary and physical exercise behaviors. Greater efforts are warranted to prevent an increase in the BMI of patients, paying special attention to their state of mind.
- Subjects
FOOD habits; CHILDHOOD obesity; OBESITY; HOSPITAL admission &; discharge; PHYSICAL activity; QUALITY of life; LENGTH of stay in hospitals; BODY mass index
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2021, Vol 9, Issue 7, p916
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare9070916