Table 1 Dichotomization of outcome variables of dietary behaviour at young adulthood*.
Outcome variable | Unhealthy outcome | Healthy outcome |
|---|---|---|
Breakfast frequency | <5 times/week | ≥5 times/week |
Meal frequency | <3 times/day | 3 times/day |
Consumption of fruit | <7 days/week | 7 days/week |
Consumption of vegetables | <7 days/week | 7 days/week |
Consumption of fruit or vegetables | <7 days/week | 7 days/week |
Consumption of fried snacks | > 1 time/week | ≤1 time a week |
Consumption of other energy-rich snacks | every day | not every day |
Consumption of types of snacks | every day | not every day |
Consumption of sweet beverages | every day | not every day |
Alcohol consumption | >2 glasses/day | ≤2 glasses/day |