| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Diet and Exercise Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. |
| Author: | Nelson, K.M.; Reiber, G.; Boyko, E.J. |
| Source: | Diabetes Care. 25(10): 1722-1728. October 2002. |
| Availability: | Available from American Diabetes Association. 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. (800) 232-3472. Website: www.diabetes.org. |
| Abstract: | This article reports on a study undertaken to describe diet and exercise practices from a nationally representative sample of United States adults with type 2 diabetes. The authors analyzed data from 1,480 adults older than 17 years with a self-reported diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Of individuals with type 2 diabetes, 31 percent reported no regular physical activity and another 38 percent reported less than recommended levels of physical activity. Sixty-two percent of respondents ate fewer than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Almost two thirds of the respondents consumed greater than 30 percent of their daily calories from fat and 10 percent of total calories from saturated fat. Mexican Americans and individuals over the age of 65 years ate a higher number of fruits and vegetables and a lower percentage of total calories from fat. Lower income and increasing age were associated with physical inactivity. Thirty-six percent of the sample were overweight and another 46 percent were obese. The majority of individuals with type 2 diabetes were overweight, did not engage in recommended levels of physical activity, and did not follow dietary guidelines for fat and fruit and vegetable consumption. The authors conclude that additional measures are needed to encourage regular physical activity and improve dietary habits in this population. 4 tables. 45 references. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2 Diabetes. Food Habits. Exercise. Diet. |
| Minor Keywords: | Caloric Intake. Dietary Fats. Obesity. Body Weight. Patient Education. Complications. Prevention. |
| Publication Number: | DMJA10633 |
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