‘People in relationships more likely to gain weight than singletons’
More pressure to look good and the impact of having children are reasons to gain more weight
More pressure to look good and the impact of having children is a reason to gain more weight . PHOTO COURTESY: INDEPENDENT
Couples to gain more weight compared to singles, according to a new study.
Researchers at the Central Queensland University in Australia evaluated more than 15,000 adults; nearly three quarters were in love, to conclude whether a person’s relationship status can affect their ability to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The researchers collected data from annual surveys that were conducted over a nine-year period from 2005 to 2014. Individuals had answered questions about their lifestyle choices according to Independent.
A team led by Stephanie Schoeppe, found out that people in relationships follow healthier lifestyles.
Couples avoid smoking, drinking too much alcohol and eating fast food instead consume a greater quantity of fruit and vegetables.
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Even after eating healthier their body mass still indices higher than the single individuals.
Schoeppe has presumed that this could be due to a number of factors, such as feeling more pressure to look good and the impact of having children.
“When couples don’t need to look attractive and slim to attract partner, they may feel more comfortable in eating more, or eating more foods high in fat and sugar,” she told.
Also parents eat their children’s leftovers and snack foods which lead them to gain weight.
Study published by the University of Glasgow revealed that newlyweds gained an average of 4lb to 5lb in the first year of marriage.
Study reflects that newlyweds are also at risk of gaining weight as they get on married life.
The article originally appeared in Independent.
Researchers at the Central Queensland University in Australia evaluated more than 15,000 adults; nearly three quarters were in love, to conclude whether a person’s relationship status can affect their ability to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The researchers collected data from annual surveys that were conducted over a nine-year period from 2005 to 2014. Individuals had answered questions about their lifestyle choices according to Independent.
A team led by Stephanie Schoeppe, found out that people in relationships follow healthier lifestyles.
Couples avoid smoking, drinking too much alcohol and eating fast food instead consume a greater quantity of fruit and vegetables.
5 ways to avoid gaining weight in winter
Even after eating healthier their body mass still indices higher than the single individuals.
Schoeppe has presumed that this could be due to a number of factors, such as feeling more pressure to look good and the impact of having children.
“When couples don’t need to look attractive and slim to attract partner, they may feel more comfortable in eating more, or eating more foods high in fat and sugar,” she told.
Also parents eat their children’s leftovers and snack foods which lead them to gain weight.
Study published by the University of Glasgow revealed that newlyweds gained an average of 4lb to 5lb in the first year of marriage.
Study reflects that newlyweds are also at risk of gaining weight as they get on married life.
The article originally appeared in Independent.