Social Jet Lag Associates Negatively with the Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Body Mass Index among Young Adults

Aug 2, 2019Nutrients

Social jet lag is linked to lower Mediterranean diet adherence and higher body weight in young adults

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Abstract

Individuals with greater exhibited lower adherence to the and a higher BMI.

  • Higher social jet lag is linked to a lower intake of fruits and vegetables.
  • Skipping breakfast is associated with greater social jet lag.
  • The study included 534 young adults aged 18-25.
  • Lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet may contribute to increased BMI.

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Key numbers

0.305
Impact on Diet Adherence
Correlation coefficient between and diet adherence.
0.503
Impact on BMI
Correlation coefficient between and BMI.
50.7%
Poor/Average Adherence to
Percentage of participants with poor/average adherence.

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What this is

  • This research investigates the link between , adherence to the , and Body Mass Index (BMI) in young adults.
  • refers to the misalignment between sleep patterns on weekdays and weekends.
  • The study involved 534 participants aged 18-25, examining their dietary habits and sleep behaviors.
  • Findings suggest that greater correlates with lower adherence to the and higher BMI.

Essence

  • Higher is associated with lower adherence to the and increased BMI among young adults.

Key takeaways

  • Individuals with greater exhibited lower adherence to the and higher BMI. This relationship remained significant after adjusting for confounding factors.
  • correlated with unhealthy dietary habits, including lower intake of fruits and vegetables and a tendency to skip breakfast.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of promoting regular sleep habits alongside healthy dietary patterns to prevent obesity in young adults.

Caveats

  • The cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causation between and dietary adherence or BMI.
  • Self-reported data for height, weight, and dietary habits may introduce bias, suggesting the need for objective measures in future studies.

Definitions

  • Social Jet Lag: The discrepancy between sleep timing on workdays and weekends, leading to circadian misalignment.
  • Mediterranean Diet: A dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, associated with better health outcomes.

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