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  • Nutrition Science
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Sedentary behavior is prevalent in office settings.
  • Healthy eating is crucial for overall well-being.
  • Interventions targeting sedentary behavior may influence dietary habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the Stand Up for Healthy Aging intervention on office workers' eating habits.
  • To explore the relationship between changes in sedentary behavior and eating indicators.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month randomized controlled trial with 38 office workers.
  • Intervention group used sit-stand desks and motivational nudges; control group was waitlisted.
  • Eating behaviors assessed via MedDietScore and other indicators; sedentary behavior analyzed for associations.

Main Results:

  • Increased vegetable consumption and higher Mediterranean diet adherence in the intervention group.
  • A significant time × group interaction for vegetable consumption (P = 0.04).
  • Prolonged sitting negatively correlated with hunger/satiety cue reliance (r = -0.39, P = 0.02).

Conclusions:

  • The Stand Up for Healthy Aging intervention positively influenced specific eating habits.
  • Reducing and interrupting sedentary behavior can promote healthier dietary choices.
  • Workplace interventions integrating physical activity and nutrition show promise.