Religiosity, dietary habit, intake of fruit and vegetable, and vegetarian status among Seventh-Day Adventists in West Malaysia
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Tan, Min-Min, Chan, Carina Ka Yee and Reidpath, Daniel D.. (2016). Religiosity, dietary habit, intake of fruit and vegetable, and vegetarian status among Seventh-Day Adventists in West Malaysia. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 39(4), pp. 675 - 686. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9736-8
Authors | Tan, Min-Min, Chan, Carina Ka Yee and Reidpath, Daniel D. |
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Abstract | Religion has been shown to be salutary on health, and a possible link between religion and positive health outcomes is diet. Research has shown that religiosity is associated with better diet but most studies were conducted in a multi-denominational context, which might be confounded with theological differences. This study examined the relationship between religiosity and diet within a homogenous group of believers. Data from survey of 574 Seventh-Day Adventists residing in West Malaysia, aged 18–80, were analyzed using multiple regressions. While none of the religious variables were significantly associated with fruit and vegetable intake, a higher level of religiosity was associated with a better dietary habit and vegetarian status. The mixed relationship between religiosity and diet suggest that further research is needed to explore how religion might influence the diet of adherents. |
Keywords | religion; religiosity; spirituality; diet; fruit and vegetable intake; vegetarian |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Journal of Behavioral Medicine |
Journal citation | 39 (4), pp. 675 - 686 |
Publisher | Springer New York LLC |
ISSN | 0160-7715 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9736-8 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84961640936 |
Page range | 675 - 686 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8922w/religiosity-dietary-habit-intake-of-fruit-and-vegetable-and-vegetarian-status-among-seventh-day-adventists-in-west-malaysia
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