Health and lifestyle characteristics of older European adults: the ZENITH study.
OBJECTIVE
To describe health and lifestyle factors of participants in the ZENITH study.


METHODS
A prospective multicentre intervention study employing a randomised double-blind design.


METHODS
Community dwelling older adults (n = 387), aged 55-87 y were recruited from regions in France, Italy and the UK.


METHODS
A self-report questionnaire comprising socio-demographic variables, dietary habits, physical activity in the home, at work and recreation.


RESULTS
Participants differed with regards dietary habits and physical activity for each region. Recreational activity was higher in France and women generally tend to perform less hours of recreational activity per week than men.


CONCLUSIONS
The differences found for these regions of Europe in relation to lifestyle factors will affect health and well-being within these countries and may mediate the impact of zinc supplementation on various biological and psychological parameters.
Simpson
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School of Psychology/NICHE University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK. EEA.Simpson@ulster.ac.uk
O'Connor
J M
JM
Livingstone
M B E
MB
Rae
G
G
Stewart-Knox
B J
BJ
Andriollo-Sanchez
M
M
Toti
E
E
Meunier
N
N
Ferry
M
M
Polito
A
A
Kelly
M
M
Wallace
J M W
JM
Coudray
C
C
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005060:Europe; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011998:Recreation / Q000502:physiology; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors