Diet and Physical Activity Patterns Related to Cigarette Smoking in Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Larson Nicole I MPH, RD, Story Mary PhD, RD, Neumark-Sztainer Dianne PhD, MPH, RD, Hannan Peter J MStat, Perry Cheryl L PhD
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
Healthy behaviors would be inversely related to frequency of cigarette smoking and unhealthy behaviors would be directly related to smoking frequency.
Conclusion
Adolescents who smoke cigarettes may be less likely to engage in health-promoting lifestyle behaviors.
Supporting Evidence
- Smoking frequency was inversely related to participating in team sports.
- Adolescents who smoke reported lower consumption of fruits and vegetables.
- Daily smokers had higher energy intakes compared to nonsmokers.
- Frequent consumption of fast-food meals was directly related to smoking frequency.
- Adolescents who smoke are less likely to eat regular meals.
Takeaway
This study found that teens who smoke are less likely to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design with self-reported data from adolescents on smoking, physical activity, and dietary intake.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on a single item to assess cigarette use.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may lead to misclassification of smoking status.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 4746 adolescents aged 11-18 years, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse, with a near-equal distribution of males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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