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Unraveling the Relationship between Smoking and Weight : The Role of Sedentary Behavior
Joint Authors
Patrick, Heather
Augustson, Erik M.
Kaufman, Annette
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Research has shown that current smokers have a lower mean body mass index (BMI) than never and former smokers, with former smokers having the highest mean BMI.
A number of physiological mechanisms have been hypothesized to explain this pattern, but few studies have explored the possible role of behavioral factors.
Using data from the cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2006, this descriptive study explored the associations among smoking status, sedentary behavior, and two anthropometric measures (BMI and waist circumference (WC)).
Sedentary behavior was significantly higher among current smokers compared to never and former smokers; former smokers had higher levels of sedentary behavior compared to never smokers.
The association between smoking status and anthropometric outcomes was moderated by sedentary behavior, with current smokers evidencing higher BMI and WC at higher levels of sedentary behavior compared to lower levels of sedentary behavior.
Results are discussed in terms of their implications for interventions, particularly with respect to postcessation weight gain.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kaufman, Annette& Augustson, Erik M.& Patrick, Heather. 2011. Unraveling the Relationship between Smoking and Weight : The Role of Sedentary Behavior. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kaufman, Annette…[et al.]. Unraveling the Relationship between Smoking and Weight : The Role of Sedentary Behavior. Journal of Obesity No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kaufman, Annette& Augustson, Erik M.& Patrick, Heather. Unraveling the Relationship between Smoking and Weight : The Role of Sedentary Behavior. Journal of Obesity. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494503
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494503