To intend or to be willing? The prediction of unhealthy eating behaviour amongst adolescents

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Gerrits ◽  
J. B. F. De Wit ◽  
R. G. Kuijer ◽  
D. T. D. De Ridder
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Unhealthy Eating

Zinc-specific Food Frequency Questionnaire To Assess College Women’s Eating Habits

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M. Lacey ◽  
Deanne U. Zotter
Keyword(s):  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Eat 26

Zinc deficiency has been reported in individuals with eating disorders, the risks of which increase during the adolescent and early adult years. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) specific for zinc-rich foods was tested for its usefulness in identifying problematic eating behaviour tendencies in college-age women. Ninety-two female students enrolled in a university introductory psychology course volunteered to complete demographic information, the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and a zinc-specific FFQ (ZnFFQ). Relationships among estimated zinc intakes, food/lifestyle habits, and eating attitude variables were examined. Twenty-five women had estimated intakes below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for zinc. Individuals in the highest zinc intake group (over twice the RDA) had a tendency to score higher on the EAT-26 and the bulimia subscale. Vegetarians also scored high on the EAT-26. Although our data are limited, the ZnFFQ should be studied further to determine whether it could play a useful role in identifying individuals at risk for bulimia. The ZnFFQ is a simple, non-confrontational assessment tool and may be a helpful starting point for identifying women with unhealthy eating habits.

scholarly journals Lack of parental rule-setting on eating is associated with a wide range of adolescent unhealthy eating behaviour both for boys and girls

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Holubcikova ◽  
Peter Kolarcik ◽  
Andrea Madarasova Geckova ◽  
Jitse P. van Dijk ◽  
Sijmen A. Reijneveld
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rule Setting

scholarly journals Associations between the use of social networking sites and unhealthy eating behaviours and excess body weight in adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 114 (11) ◽  
pp. 1941-1947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput ◽  
Hayley A. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Energy Drinks ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
The Impact

AbstractUnhealthy eating behaviour and excess body weight have been related to sedentary behaviour, particularly screen time, in adolescents; however, little is known about their associations with the use of social networking sites (SNS). We investigated the associations between time spent using SNS and unhealthy eating behaviours (including breakfast skipping, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and energy drinks) and body weight in adolescents. Data on 9858 students (mean age: 15·2 (sd 1·9) years) in grades 7 through 12 were derived from the 2013 cycle of the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey – a cross-sectional school-based survey of middle and high school students. The majority (81·5 %) of students reported daily use of SNS and an additional 10·7 % reported using them on an irregular basis. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the use of SNS was associated with increased odds of skipping breakfast (Ptrend<0·01) and consuming SSB (Ptrend<0·01) and energy drinks (Ptrend<0·01) in a dose–response manner with adjustments for age, sex, ethnicity, socio-economic status, tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use as well as BMI. However, there was no evidence of a significant association between use of SNS and BMI before or after adjusting for all the covariates and unhealthy eating behaviours. In conclusion, our results suggest associations between the use of SNS and unhealthy eating behaviours among youth. Given the popularity of SNS, more efforts are needed to better understand the impact of social networks on eating behaviours and risk of excess weight.

Does a Nutritional Intervention Lead to Unhealthy Eating Behaviour Traits Among Adolescents?

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. S273
Author(s):  
Maya Purcell ◽  
Annete Gallant ◽  
Marina Sanchez ◽  
Vicky Drapeau
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Unhealthy Eating

scholarly journals Consumer-Behavioural Intention Towards The Consumption Of Functional Food In Malaysia: Their Profiles And Behaviours

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 727
Author(s):  
Hayatul Safrah Salleh ◽  
Azila Mohd Noor ◽  
Nik Hazimah Nik Mat ◽  
Yusnita Yusof ◽  
Wan Norhayati Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Market Opportunity ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
The World ◽  
Promising Avenue

Unhealthy eating behaviour has been linked to the risks of many chronic diseases all around the world. Functional foods and its association with health benefits and reducing the risk of diseases open a promising avenue for consumers to pursue a healthier life as well as extending their life expectancy. This provides a great market opportunity for functional foods to be developed. Consequently, it has generated considerable consumer interest in functional food consumption. This study describes the profiles and behaviours of the consumers who are willing to consume functional foods in Malaysia. By using mall intercept surveys, data were collected from consumers shopping at hypermarkets in Malaysia. From the analysis undertaken, it was found that the level of consumer-behavioural intention to consume functional food is encouraging. The results indicated that behavioural intention towards functional food tends to be different across gender, age and marital status. However this study found that the extent of consumer-behavioural intention does not vary by ethnicity, religion, income and education. Future study was also proposed.

scholarly journals Stress And Eating Behaviours In Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Hill ◽  
Mark Conner ◽  
Faye Clancy ◽  
Sarah Wilding ◽  
Matt Bristow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Stress Eating ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
The Impact

Stress leads to detrimental health outcomes through direct biological and indirect behavioural changes. Stress can lead to disruption to normal eating behaviours, although the strength of these associations is unknown. This is the first meta-analysis to determine the strength of the stress-eating relationship in healthy adults and to explore the impact of potential moderators. Studies included had a clearly defined measure of stress (i.e., any noxious event or episode in one’s environment with the exclusion of emotional distress) that was linked to non-disordered eating. Key terms were searched in Medline, PsycInfo and Ovid databases (23,104 studies identified). 54 studies (combined N = 119,820) were retained in the meta-analysis. A small, positive effect size was found for the stress-overall food intake relationship (Hedges’ g = 0.114). Stress was associated with increased consumption of unhealthy foods (Hedges’ g = 0.116) but decreased consumption of healthy foods (Hedges’ g = -0.111). Only one significant moderator (restraint on stress-unhealthy eating) was identified. This meta-analysis identified the magnitude of the effect of stress on eating behaviour outcomes. Significant heterogeneity was observed that was not explained by the moderators examined. Further research on moderators of the stress-eating relationship is required and should distinguish effects for healthy versus unhealthy eating.

scholarly journals Taking Orlistat: Predicting Weight Loss over 6 Months

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Hollywood ◽  
Jane Ogden
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Treatment Control ◽  
Dietary Changes ◽  
Weight Problem ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Fatty Food ◽  
Predictors Of Weight Loss ◽  
Behavioural Aspects

This study explored the predictors of weight loss following orlistat with a focus on both baseline variables and changes in beliefs and behaviours occurring over the course of taking the drug. Patients (n=566) prescribed orlistat completed a questionnaire at baseline and after 6 months concerning their weight, beliefs and behaviours. By 6 months the majority had lost some weight and showed improvements in diet. Many had also stopped taking the drug and a large minority reported using it flexibly as a lifestyle drug. Those who lost most weight showed a decrease in beliefs in a medical solution, a decrease in unhealthy eating, an increased belief in treatment control and an increased belief that the unpleasant consequences are both due to their eating behaviour and just part of the drug. When taken with fatty food orlistat causes symptoms such as anal leakage and oily stools. These may encourage some patients to focus on the behavioural aspects of their weight problem thus promoting the dietary changes needed for both short and longer term weight loss. When prescribing orlistat, clinicians should encourage patients to see the consequences as an education as a means to promote the effectiveness of this form of medical management.

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