Occupational sitting, lifestyle behaviours, and body mass index in middle-aged and older adults : findings from The 45 and Up Study

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Abstract

![CDATA[Sedentary behaviour is associated with a range of negative health outcomes including increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Work practices have become increasingly sedentary in recent decades, and occupational sitting contributes to around one-third of total sedentary time. This study aimed to examine the association between occupational sitting, lifestyle behaviours, and body mass index (BMI) in a cohort of middle-aged and older Australian adults. Although there were no key differences between occupational sitting and factors such as fruit and vegetable consumption, smoking or alcohol consumption, the findings suggest that sedentary workers should be encouraged to sit less and move more during the workday.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbstract book for the ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. 8-11 June, 2016
PublisherISBNPA
Pages630-630
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9780692776674
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventInternational Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting -
Duration: 1 Jan 2016 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting
Period1/01/16 → …

Keywords

  • employee health promotion
  • sedentary behavior
  • exercise

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