Variables | N | % |
Fruit and vegetable consumption* | ||
≥5 servings/day | 522 | 40.2 |
<5 servings/day | 778 | 59.8 |
Wholegrain consumption* | ||
≥1 serving per day | 512 | 39.4 |
<1 serving per day† | 788 | 60.6 |
Soft drink consumption* | ||
≥1 serving per week | 487 | 37.5 |
<1 serving per week‡ | 813 | 62.5 |
Type of occupational PA | ||
Mostly sitting | 262 | 20.2 |
Minimal physical effort | 762 | 58.6 |
Moderate physical effort | 212 | 16.3 |
Vigorous physical effort | 64 | 4.9 |
Time spent in MVPA per week§¶ | ||
≥150 min | 509 | 39.2 |
<150 min | 789 | 60.8 |
*Denotes frequency of consumption according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland dietary guidelines16
†Denotes consumption multiple times per week, less than weekly or not at all
‡Denotes consumption less than weekly or not at all
§Based on national and international physical activity guidelines25 26
¶Valid denominator=1298
MVPA, moderate-vigorous physical activity; PA, physical activity.