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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Abstract book for the ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. 8-11 June, 2016 |
Publisher | ISBNPA |
Pages | 630-630 |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780692776674 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting - Duration: 1 Jan 2016 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting |
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Period | 1/01/16 → … |
Keywords
- employee health promotion
- sedentary behavior
- exercise