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Abstract：
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that has gained popularity in recent years. More and more Spanish people are following this eating pattern, which consists of alternating periods of fasting with periods of food intake. Its benefits include improved metabolic and vascular health and weight loss.
OBJECTIVE: 1. To study the prevalence of IF among the Spanish population. 2. To explore how demographic factors influence the choice to adopt this dietary approach.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on the Spanish population using the NutSo-HH questionnaire, which was constructed, validated, and disseminated by the research team through a non-probabilistic snowball sampling approach, collecting socio-demographic data and nutritional, social and lifestyle habits of the population.
CONCLUSIONS: A valid sample of 22,181 people participated, of whom 4.59% (n = 1018) said they practiced IF. The data show that more middle-aged men than women practice IF. In addition, individuals who follow IF methods are less likely to have no control over their food intake, are less scared to gain weight and have a higher body image, but no differences were found related to unhealthy food and nights out. There were also no significant differences in terms of the level of education, income, size of municipality, or region of residence. In conclusion, a person who practices IF seems to have adopted a healthier lifestyle and social habits.
OBJECTIVE: 1. To study the prevalence of IF among the Spanish population. 2. To explore how demographic factors influence the choice to adopt this dietary approach.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on the Spanish population using the NutSo-HH questionnaire, which was constructed, validated, and disseminated by the research team through a non-probabilistic snowball sampling approach, collecting socio-demographic data and nutritional, social and lifestyle habits of the population.
CONCLUSIONS: A valid sample of 22,181 people participated, of whom 4.59% (n = 1018) said they practiced IF. The data show that more middle-aged men than women practice IF. In addition, individuals who follow IF methods are less likely to have no control over their food intake, are less scared to gain weight and have a higher body image, but no differences were found related to unhealthy food and nights out. There were also no significant differences in terms of the level of education, income, size of municipality, or region of residence. In conclusion, a person who practices IF seems to have adopted a healthier lifestyle and social habits.
摘要：
间歇性禁食（IF）是近年来流行的一种饮食方法。越来越多的西班牙人遵循这种饮食模式，其中包括禁食和食物摄入的交替时期。它的好处包括改善代谢和血管健康以及减轻体重。
目的：1.目的研究西班牙人群中IF的患病率。2.探讨人口统计因素如何影响采用这种饮食方式的选择。
方法：使用NutSo-HH问卷对西班牙人群进行了描述性横断面研究，建造的，已验证，并由研究小组通过非概率雪球抽样方法传播，收集社会人口统计数据和营养，人口的社会和生活习惯。
结论：22,181人参加的有效样本，其中4.59%(n=1018)表示他们练习IF。数据显示，从事IF的中年男性多于女性。此外,遵循IF方法的人不太可能无法控制他们的食物摄入量，不那么害怕体重增加，身体形象更高，但是没有发现与不健康食物和夜间外出有关的差异。在教育水平方面也没有显著差异,收入,自治市的大小，或居住地区。总之,一个练习IF的人似乎采用了更健康的生活方式和社交习惯。
目的：1.目的研究西班牙人群中IF的患病率。2.探讨人口统计因素如何影响采用这种饮食方式的选择。
方法：使用NutSo-HH问卷对西班牙人群进行了描述性横断面研究，建造的，已验证，并由研究小组通过非概率雪球抽样方法传播，收集社会人口统计数据和营养，人口的社会和生活习惯。
结论：22,181人参加的有效样本，其中4.59%(n=1018)表示他们练习IF。数据显示，从事IF的中年男性多于女性。此外,遵循IF方法的人不太可能无法控制他们的食物摄入量，不那么害怕体重增加，身体形象更高，但是没有发现与不健康食物和夜间外出有关的差异。在教育水平方面也没有显著差异,收入,自治市的大小，或居住地区。总之,一个练习IF的人似乎采用了更健康的生活方式和社交习惯。
