Lifestyle, Eating Habits, and Health Behaviors Among Dietary Supplement Users in Three European Countries
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22088906 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Katarzyna Iłowiecka (0000-0001-7776-2060, Medical University of Lublin, corresponding author), Monika Maślej, Magdalena Czajka (0000-0003-3804-5055), Adrian Pawłowski, Piotr Więckowski, Tomasz Styk, Michał Gołkiewicz, Adam Kuzdraliński (0000-0003-2383-1950), Wojciech Koch (0000-0001-8749-9657, Medical University of Lublin, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 892233-892233 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2022.892233 |
| PMID | 35719650 |
| OpenAlex | W4281700255 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 62 |
Dietary supplements (DS) are used by about 30–50% of adults in developed countries. However, only a few studies have compared the characteristics of DS users in different nations. This study aimed to identify and compare selected health-related behaviors of DS users from three European countries. A total of 3,588 adults (32.08 ± 8.04 years) from Poland (1,030 females, 287 males), Germany (994 females, 190 males), and the United Kingdom (911 females, 176 males) were included in the analysis. The study was based on a self-administered survey consisting of 70 questions regarding baseline characteristics, lifestyle, eating, and health habits. The associations of the obtained results were compared using the Kruskal–Wallis test, Pearson Chi-Square test, and Cramer's V value. The highest percentage of DS users (56.98%, n = 2,044) had a correct body weight, while higher body weight values were observed in 39.19% ( n = 1,406). In terms of lifestyle, statistically significant differences ( p < 0.05) were noted for alcohol consumption and the level of physical activity. Fruit and vegetables were most often consumed a few times a weeks (34.67%, n = 1,244). A similar result was observed for the consumption of whole grain (37.76%, n = 1,355), dairy (39.99%, n = 1,435), eggs (49.67%, n = 1,782), and meat (51.45%, n = 1,846). Most DS users did not have a chronic disease (66.72%, n = 2,394). Among the other conditions, a frequent occurrence (a few times a weeks) of gastrointestinal problems (28.29%, n = 1,015) and concentration disorders (29.15%, n = 1,046) was noted. Cramer's V values (<0.3) indicated a weak (but significant p < 0.05) relationship between the country of residence and most of the analyzed variables. In conclusion, DS users were characterized by a healthy lifestyle with appropriate behaviors but not healthy eating habits
Environmental health · Health behavior · Healthy eating · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling · Medicine · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Gerontology
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |