ASSESSMENT OF MACRONUTRIENT INTAKE, EATING HABITS, SLEEP QUALITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AMONG MEDICAL DOCTORS (26-50) YEARS WORKING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL SETTING IN MUMBAI, INDIA.

Food Nutrition And Dietetics

In almost all cultures and communities today, practicing medicine is difficult and fraught with difficulties previously unheard of. Medical doctors who regularly engage in physical activity might serve as role models for their patients and encourage physical activity among them. Medical doctors disregard their own health by putting others' needs before their own because of their busy work schedules and the issues that come with the delivery of healthcare. This study aimed to assess the Macronutrient Intake, Eating Habits, Sleep Quality, and Physical Activity among Medical Doctors (26–50) Years Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital Setting in Mumbai, India. The tool used structured interviews and complete questionnaires to collect information on demographic details, eating and lifestyle habits, dietary preferences, macronutrient intake, physical activity, and sleep quality. The association between eating habits, sleep quality, and physical activity was studied. The study revealed that the mean height, weight, and BMI were significantly higher in males than in females. The mean BMI for both males and females was above the recommended range. (25.23 kg/m² and 23.8 kg/m²), respectively (p 0.031). The study also found that a majority of the participants skipped breakfast. A positive association between those who did not skip breakfast and good sleep quality for men (p-value 0.024) was recorded. The findings of this study can be used to design targeted interventions to improve the health and well-being of medical doctors and prioritize their own health to promote healthy lifestyles among their patients.

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