THE IMPACT OF FIRST-TIME EMPLOYMENT ON YOUNG ADULTS’ HEALTH BEHAVIORS

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.

A recent study explores how the shift from education to employment affects physical activity, sleep, and diet, emphasizing the need for workplace health initiatives.

Study: New job, new habits? A multilevel interrupted time series analysis of changes in diet, physical activity and sleep among young adults starting work for the first time. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock/com

A recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity examines how the initial transition from school to work influences diet, physical activity, and sleep duration among adolescents and young adults.

A healthy transition into adulthood

Healthy lifestyle factors, including a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and sufficient sleep are major determinants of an individual’s mental and physical wellbeing. For young adults between 16 and 30 years of age, seven to nine hours of sleep every night is advised, along with at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week and the consumption of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

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2025-01-31T09:49:13Z