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. 2020 Jan 9;17(1):45–53. doi: 10.5327/Z1679443520190225

Table 2. Participants’ lifestyle profile. Pelotas (RS), 2017 (n=82).

Domain — n (%) Never (negative) Seldom (negative) Almost always (positive) Always (positive)
Nutrition
Fruit and vegetables 24 (29.3) 35 (42.7) 14 (17.1) 9 (10.9)
Avoids fat-rich food and sweets 10 (12.2) 42 (51.2) 22 (26.8) 8 (9.8)
4 to 5 full meals 21 (25.7) 22 (26.8) 22 (26.8) 17 (20.7)
Physical activity
30 minutes of moderate-to-intense activity 43 (52.4) 21 (25.6) 12 (14.6) 6 (7.4)
Stretching and strength training twice per week 29 (35.4) 19 (23.2) 13 (15.8) 21 (25.6)
Walking or cycling as mode of transport 31 (37.8) 18 (21.9) 14 (17.1) 19 (23.2)
Preventive behavior
Blood pressure and cholesterol 3 (3.7) 22 (26.8) 17 (20.7) 40 (48.8)
Non-smoking and moderate alcohol consumption 18 (21.9) - 7 (8.6) 57 (69.5)
Complies with traffic rules 2 (2.5) 1 (1.2) 11 (13.4) 68 (82.9)
Social relationships
Seeks friendships - 5 (6.1) 21 (25.6) 56 (68.3)
Group activities, with friends 4 (4.9) 24 (29.3) 27 (32.9) 27 (32.9)
Active in the community 12 (14.6) 31 (37.8) 23 (28.1) 16 (19.5)
Stress control
Spares time to relax 10 (12.2) 18 (21.9) 20 (24.4) 34 (41.5)
Keeps calm during discussions 3 (3.7) 18 (21.9) 38 (46.3) 23 (28.1)
Work and leisure time 3 (3.7) 24 (29.2) 32 (39.0) 23 (28.1)