Observational analysis shows job stress affects diet adherence and phytochemical index in factory workers, suggesting dietary improvements are needed.
Key Points
High job stress correlates with increased waist circumference, hip circumference, and BMI, indicating poor health outcomes.
Significant differences in dietary intake were observed in energy, protein, and carbohydrate based on job stress levels, highlighting health risks.
The study included 200 healthy individuals aged 18–50, with dietary data collected via questionnaires and food records, ensuring comprehensive analysis.
Women exhibited higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet and phytochemical index scores than men, underlining gender implications in dietary behaviors.