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Table 1 The definition of adherence to lifestyle recommendations

From: Adherence to lifestyle recommendations among Norwegian cancer survivors and the impact of traditional and complementary medicine use: the Tromsø Study 2015–2016

Component

Recommended

Adherence

Non-adherence

Diet

≥ 5 portions a day of fruit/vegetables

≥ 5 portions a day of fruit/vegetables

< 5 portions a day of fruit/vegetables

Physical Activity

150 min of moderate intensity per week / 75 min of high intensity per week

≥ 150 min of moderate intensity per week / ≥75 min of high intensity per week

< 150 min of moderate intensity per week and < 75 min of high intensity per week

BMI

18.5–24.9 kg/m2

18.5–24.9 kg/m2

<18.5/≥25 kg/m2

Smoking

Avoid tobacco smoking

Non-smoking (Never, former)

Current smoker (daily)

Alcohol consumption

No more than 10 g/day for women and no more than 20 g/day for men

≤ 10 g/day for women and ≤ 20 g/day for men

> 10 g/day for women and > 20 g/day for men