Research Article

Prevalence and Predictors of Nonadherence to Diet and Physical Activity Recommendations among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 3

Characteristics of the diet adherent group at JMC (n = 206).

VariableFrequency (%)

Diet preferenceHigh starch and fiber diet117 (56.8%)
Low saturated fat and caloric intake46 (22.3%)
Fruits and vegetables162 (78.6%)
Regular alcohol intake and smoking cessation21 (10.2%)
Eating less sugar, carbohydrate, and fat meals141 (68.4%)

Frequency of diet adherenceOnce daily67 (32.5%)
Once weekly44 (21.4%)
At least three times a week95 (46.1%)