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. 2023 Jul 5;14:1179587. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1179587

TABLE 5.

Variable assignment data from lifestyle questionnaire.

Characteristic Assignment
gender a Male = 1 Female = 2
age Continuous variable
Family history of diabetes a Yes = 1 No = 0
Edible quinoa a Yes = 1 No = 0
Enjoy desserts or snacks a Yes = 1 No = 0
Staple food structure b equilibrium = 1
Predominate of fine grain = 2
Predominate of roughage = 3
Hard to say = 4
Daily vegetable intake b <100 g = 1
100g - 250 g = 2
250g - 500 g = 3
>500 g = 4
Daily intake of water b <3 cups = 1
3-6 cups = 2
6-9 cups = 3
>9 cups = 4
Sugary drink intake b Drink occasionally (1–2 times/week) = 1
Drink regularly (3–5 times/week) = 2
Drink every day (>5times/week) = 3
Frequency of exercise b non-participation = 1
Occasionally participation = 2
Exercise 3 or more times per week on average, and for >30 min each time = 3
Daily sitting time b <2 h = 1
2–4 h = 2
4–6 h = 3
>6 h = 4
Daily sleep duration b <5 h = 1
5-7 h = 2
7-9 h = 3
>9 h = 4
Frequency of drinking b Abstain from alcohol = 1 occasionally = 2
frequently = 3
Smoking a Yes = 1 No = 0
a

Binary variable.

b

Rank variable.