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. 2022 Feb 18;17(2):e0264007. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264007

Table 3. Lifestyle and nutritional status of adult DM patients at Bale zone hospitals from September 2020 to January 2021 (n = 238).

Habit of vegetable use per week, n (%) <3days 126 (52.9)
3-5days 68 (28.6)
>5days 44 (18.5)
Habit of fruit use per week, n (%) <3days 218 (91.6)
3-5days 15 (6.3)
>5days 5 (2.1)
Number of sitting hours per day, n (%) <5hours 126 (52.9)
5-8hours 76 (31.9)
>8hours 36 (15.1)
Type of oil used for meal preparation in the home, n (%) Packed and bottled oil 189(79.4)
Butter 7(2.9)
Vegetable oil 34(14.3)
Other 1(0.4)
None used 3 (1.3)
Don’t know 4(1.7)
History of traditional medicine use in past one year, n (%) Yes 29 (12.2)
No 209 (87.8)
Choice of food based on health professional advice, n (%) Yes 222 (93.3)
No 16 (6.7)
Performing work that involves vigorous activity, n (%) Yes 42 (17.6)
No 196 (82.4)
Simple walk for about 30 minutes per day, n (%) Yes 61 (25.6)
No 177 (74.4)