Truckies' Nutrition and Physical Activity: A Cross-sectional Survey in Queensland, Australia

Truckies' Nutrition and Physical Activity: A Cross-sectional Survey in Queensland, Australia

Truck drivers are at increased risk of diet- and physical activity-related chronic diseases. Despite this, there is a paucity of data about Australian truck drivers' diet and physical activity behaviors. A multiple choice and short response survey was distributed to truck drivers attending an A...

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Main Authors:	Marguerite C Sendall, Laura K McCosker, Rahma Ahmed, Phil Crane
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2019-07-01
Series:	The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Subjects:	Motor Vehicles Obesity Health behavior Risk factors Nutritional status Exercise Health promotion
Online Access:	http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/1533

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