Search resultsExamining physical activity levels and alcohol consumption: Are people who drink more active?
Title
Examining physical activity levels and alcohol consumption: Are people who drink more active?
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2012
Authors
Journal
American Journal of Health Promotion
Volume
26
Issue
3
Pagination
E95 - E104
Date published
2012
ISBN
08901171 (ISSN)
Keywords
alcohol consumption, Alcohol Drinking, drinking, drinking behavior, Exercise, Health Behavior, health promotion, health status, high risk behavior, human, Humans, Motor Activity, physical activity, Physically active, physiology, Prevention research, psychological aspect, public health, review, risk assessment, Risk-Taking, statistics, United States
Abstract
Objective: Summarize/categorize current scientific literature examining the association between alcohol consumption (AC) and levels of physical activity (PA). Data Source: Electronic databases spanning education, psychology, sociology, medicine, and interdisciplinary reports. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Included studies (n = 17) must be published in a peer-reviewed, English language journal; measure either AC or PA as an independent/dependent variable; and primarily examine the relationship between AC and PA. Data Extraction: Search terms/phrases included alcohol, alcohol consumption, drinking, physical activity, exercise, and physically active. Data Synthesis: The Matrix Method and PRISMA guidelines organized pertinent literature and identified/extracted salient findings. Results: Alcohol consumers of all ages were more physically active than nondrinking peers. Further, several studies suggest a dose-response relationship between AC and PA, indicating that as drinking increases, so does PA level. Conclusion: Reviewed studies support a positive association between AC and PA across all ages. Findings were contrary to the hypothesis of the investigators. Future research should place specific emphasis on identifying why alcohol consumers exercise at higher levels than non-alcohol consumers. Copyright