Ethnic differences in diet, physical activity and obesity
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Social Sciences
Abstract
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Organisations
Publications
Stillwell, John; Ham, Maarten Van
(2010)
Ethnicity and Integration
Vanessa Higgins (author)
(1900)
Ethnic differences in food consumption
Vanessa Higgins (Author)
(2010)
Ethnic differences in sports participation and physical activity in England
Vanessa Higgins (Author)
(2010)
Ethnic differences in obesity, physical activity and diet
Vanessa Higgins (Author)
(2010)
Using the health survey for England to examine ethnic differences in obesity, diet and physical activity
Vanessa Higgins (author)
(1900)
Ethnic differences in obesity, diet and physical activity
| Description | Ethnic differences in physical activity and obesity |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | |
| Results and Impact | The rapid rise in obesity over the past decade has resulted in widespread concern over its implications for public health. The UK Government has set recommended guidelines and a series of action plans aimed at reducing obesity levels - these include guidelines for adults to participate in physical activity at least 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes per day. We have used data from the 2004 Health Survey for England to provide a detailed breakdown of differences in levels of obesity and physical activity for men and women in eight major ethnic groups. Obesity is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2009 |
| URL | http://www.ccsr.ac.uk/publications/newsletters/newsletter-2009-autumn.pdf |
| Description | Ethnic differences in physical activity and obesity |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | |
| Results and Impact | The rapid rise in obesity over the past decade has resulted in widespread concern over its implications for public health. The UK Government has set recommended guidelines and a series of action plans aimed at reducing obesity levels - these include guidelines for adults to participate in physical activity at least 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes per day. We have used data from the 2004 Health Survey for England to provide a detailed break- down of differences in levels of obesity and physical activity for men and women in eight major ethnic groups. Obesity is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2009 |
| URL | http://www.esds.ac.uk/government/newsletter/issue14.pdf |
| Description | What is ethnicity? : what methods best capture it? |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Primary Audience | |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on Ethnic Differences in Obesity, Physical Activity and Diet |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | |