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How do physical activity, sports, and dietary restraint relate to overweight-associated absenteeism?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20798649     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To examine the possible effects of physical activity, sports, and restrained eating on the relationship between overweight and absenteeism.
METHODS: Using a web-based lifestyle questionnaire, responses were obtained from 3030 employees in a large banking corporation. These data were then coupled with data from the company's absenteeism register.
RESULTS: Physical activity and sports acted as moderator variables in that they both attenuated the positive relationship between overweight and/or obesity and absenteeism. Restrained eating also moderated the relationship between overweight and absenteeism. Remarkably, the degree of overweight was more strongly related to augmented absenteeism in people with higher levels of restrained eating.
CONCLUSION: To reduce absenteeism in overweight employees, it may be beneficial to focus on stimulating physical activity and not on interventions aimed at promoting dieting (restrained eating).
Authors:
Tatjana van Strien; Paul Koenders
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine     Volume:  52     ISSN:  1536-5948     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Occup. Environ. Med.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-10     Completed Date:  2011-01-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9504688     Medline TA:  J Occup Environ Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  858-64     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Absenteeism*
Adult
Body Mass Index
Diet*
Feeding Behavior / psychology
Female
Food Habits
Health Status
Humans
Life Style
Male
Motor Activity*
Obesity
Occupational Health*
Overweight
Physical Fitness
Questionnaires
Regression Analysis
Sports*

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