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Food and Nutrition Policy for Exercise and Other Health Behaviors

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 3021

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Yanjie Zhang

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Physical Education Unit, School of Humanities and Social Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, China
Interests: exercise physiology; nutrition; physical activity and health promotion; quantitative analysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The human toll inflicted by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is unacceptable. These NCDs constitute the leading causes of mortality worldwide, imposing an extensive burden that transcends health outcomes by entrapping individuals in poverty, eroding workforce productivity, and threatening economic prosperity. This is because NCDs are often considered to be ‘lifestyle illnesses’. To achieve the aim of reducing NCDs in the population, policy and practice efforts are needed for prevention and control programs.

However, given the intricate nature and interconnectedness of these healthy behaviors, their effects on health outcomes should be deeply examined. Therefore, the objective of this Special Issue, entitled “Food and Nutrition Policy for Exercise and Other Health Behaviors”, is to present cutting-edge original research and review articles elucidating the diverse attributes of various food/nutrition in disease and healthy living conditions. The present Special Issue will discuss the potential impact of food choice, nutrient intake, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and some other health-related behaviours individually, as well as their combined effects on health outcomes across the population. In addition, this Special Issue welcomes the submission of policy-relaetd research on food, nutrition, healthy lifestyle behaviours, such as the effectiveness of policy, and the development of new policies. Submissions in the form of original research articles and reviews, including systematic reviews, are welcome.

Dr. Yanjie Zhang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • weight management
  • obesity prevention
  • noncommunicable disease
  • physical activity
  • exercise
  • sport
  • sedentary behaviour
  • sitting time
  • sleep
  • diet
  • eating
  • policy implementation
  • policy framework

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Food Insecurity, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior in Middle to Older Adults
by Shiliang Chen, Zhiyong Li, Yanjie Zhang, Shihui Chen and Wenjiao Li
Nutrients 2025, 17(6), 1011; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17061011 - 13 Mar 2025
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Purpose: The present study investigates the associations between food insecurity, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in individuals aged 55 years and older from five low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: The data were provided by 16,454 adults aged 55 and older who participated [...] Read more.
Purpose: The present study investigates the associations between food insecurity, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in individuals aged 55 years and older from five low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: The data were provided by 16,454 adults aged 55 and older who participated in the Global Aging and Adult Health Survey. Food insecurity was assessed based on participants’ self-reported questionnaire measures. Physical activity and sedentary behavior were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, and adherence to the recommended guidelines was categorized accordingly. We used a multivariable logistic regression model to examine the associations between food insecurity, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, adjusting for demographic and lifestyle factors. Results: The results revealed that food insecurity was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of meeting physical activity (OR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.64–0.83) and sedentary behavior recommendations (OR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.59–0.83). Stratified analysis showed that food insecurity had a stronger impact on these behaviors among females than males. Females with food insecurity were less likely to meet all movement behavior recommendations, highlighting gender-specific challenges. Conclusions: The findings showed that food insecurity was significantly associated with lower adherence to both physical activity and sedentary behavior recommendations among middle-aged and older adults in LMICs. In these settings, females with food insecurity showed more consistent and significant associations than males. Future longitudinal studies should be conducted to systematically examine whether an enhancement of food security causes continuous changes in movement behaviors. Full article
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Body Mass Index, Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle, and Breakfast Consumption Associated with Religious Affiliation in Peruvian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Luis Lévano-Matos, Jacksaint Saintila, Norma Del Carmen Gálvez-Díaz and Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla
Nutrients 2024, 16(15), 2489; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16152489 - 31 Jul 2024
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Background: Despite evidence suggesting a relationship between religiosity and health habits, there is a paucity of studies specifically examining this association in the context of Peruvian university students. This study compared body mass index (BMI), adherence to a healthy lifestyle, and breakfast consumption [...] Read more.
Background: Despite evidence suggesting a relationship between religiosity and health habits, there is a paucity of studies specifically examining this association in the context of Peruvian university students. This study compared body mass index (BMI), adherence to a healthy lifestyle, and breakfast consumption in Peruvian university students of four religious denominations: Seventh Day Adventists (SDA), Catholics, Baptists, and Evangelicals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted online among 4557 students from a Peruvian university. The BMI and the frequency of breakfast consumption were evaluated, and the Diet and Healthy Lifestyle Scale (DEVS) was applied. The variables studied were associated using simple and multiple linear regression and Poisson models with robust variance. Results: Baptist (B = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.10–0.78; p = 0.011), Catholic (B = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.12–0.47; p = 0.001), and Evangelical (B = 0.32, 95% CI: 0.09 to 0.64; p = 0.014) students had a significantly higher BMI compared to SDA. Baptist (B = −0.2, 95% CI: −0.37–−0.05; p = 0.017) and Evangelical (B = −0.13, 95% CI: −0.28–−0.03; p = 0.012) students exhibited a lower mean score on the measure of healthy lifestyles compared to SDA students. Additionally, Baptist (PR = −0.32, 95% CI: −0.92–−0.12; p = 0.035) and Catholic (PR = −0.3, 95% CI: −0.99–−0.19; p = 0.016) students exhibited a lower probability of eating breakfast regularly compared to SDA students. Conclusions: Health professionals should consider these findings when designing and implementing health promotion programs that are culturally sensitive and respectful of the beliefs and practices of all religious groups in university settings. Full article
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