Acting to self-regulate unhealthy eating habits. An investigation into the effects of habit, hedonic hunger and self-regulation on sugar consumption from confectionery foods

Naughton, Paul; McCarthy, Mary Beth; McCarthy, S.

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2015.08.001

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“…Findings are consistent with previous research on the social cognitive predictors of behaviors related to sugar consumption, such as consumption of high-sugar soft drinks, which has identified the prominent role of intentions, but also important contributions from variables reflecting impulsive processes, such as self-reported behavioral automaticity (de Bruijn & van den Putte, 2009;Naughton et al, 2015;Tak et al, 2011;van der Horst et al, 2007). The current study is, however, the first to demonstrate the role for implicitly-held cognitions as a predictor of dietary sugar consumption in the context of a dual process model.…”

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“…Interestingly, perceived behavioral control was unrelated to autonomous motivation and intentions to reduce sugar consumption. This was contrary to hypotheses, and the majority of research in health behavior, which has typically provided support for the role of perceived behavioral control in predicting intentions (McEachan et al, 2016;Rich et al, 2015), including behaviors related to sugar consumption (de Bruijn & van den Putte, 2009;Naughton et al, 2015;van der Horst et al, 2007). In the current study, it may be that effects of perceived behavioral control were subsumed by other constructs in the model.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…and four items reflecting sugar intake from specific high-sugar food items (e.g., "During the last 2 weeks, I consumed... full-sugar soft drinks"). Items were based on food frequency questionnaire items used in previous research on sugar consumption and foods high in added sugar (Naughton et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, the American Heart Association recommends that no more than 100 calories per day (equivalent to about 6 teaspoons of sugar) for women and 150 calories per day (about 9 teaspoons of sugar) for men should be taken as added sugars (Johnson et al, 2009). In response to the proliferation of evidence highlighting the need for dietary sugar reduction in the prevention of chronic illnesses and conditions, researchers have begun to explore the determinants of dietary sugar intake, particularly the psychological and behavioral factors (e.g., de Bruijn & van den Putte, 2009;Naughton, McCarthy, & McCarthy, 2015;van der Horst et al, 2007). The goal of such research is to provide formative evidence that can be used as a basis for effective behavioral interventions to reduce sugar intake.…”

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Predicting sugar consumption: Application of an integrated dual-process, dual-phase model

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Excess consumption of added dietary sugars is related to multiple metabolic problems and adverse health conditions. Identifying the modifiable social cognitive and motivational constructs that predict sugar consumption is important to inform behavioral interventions aimed at reducing sugar intake. We tested the efficacy of an integrated dual-process, dual-phase model derived from multiple theories to predict sugar consumption. Using a prospective design, university students (N = 90) completed initial measures of the reflective (autonomous and controlled motivation, intentions, attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control), impulsive (implicit attitudes), volitional (action and coping planning), and behavioral (past sugar consumption) components of the proposed model. Self-reported sugar consumption was measured two weeks later. A structural equation model revealed that intentions, implicit attitudes, and, indirectly, autonomous motivation to reduce sugar consumption had small, significant effects on sugar consumption. Attitudes, subjective norm, and, indirectly, autonomous motivation to reduce sugar consumption predicted intentions. There were no effects of the planning constructs. Model effects were independent of the effects of past sugar consumption. The model identified the relative contribution of reflective and impulsive components in predicting sugar consumption. Given the prominent role of the impulsive component, interventions that assist individuals in managing cues-to-action and behavioral monitoring are likely to be effective in regulating sugar consumption.

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“…The ability to achieve one's goals is greatly dependent on the ability to efficiently regulate one's own behavior (Baumeister, Heatherton, & Tice, 1994;Naughton, McCarthy, & McCarthy, 2015;Hubert, Guimard, Florin, & Tracy, 2015;Hagger, 2014). Additionally, according to Muraven and Baumeister (2000) the proper functioning of self-control requires cognitive strength and resources which are gradually depleted by earlier attempts at self-control.…”

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Determinants of self-regulation in obesity: formation of implicit food preferences

Obara-Gołębiowska¹,

Brycz²,

Szczepanik³

2017

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Background The objective of this study was to investigate whether motor behavior can impact self-regulation of food intake in individuals with obesity. We utilized purposeful movement of the hand as a means to influence tendencies to approach and avoid foods compatible and incompatible with the weight loss goals. Participants and procedure One hundred individuals with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) participated in this study. The participants were randomized into 2 experimental groups. The first experimental group was induced to prefer dietary foods and to avoid fattening foods. The second experimental group was induced to prefer fattening food and to avoid dietary food. Results Experimental group 1 chose dietary products and avoided fattening items more often than group 2. We observed the increased importance of goals to lose weight and improve body shape as a result of manipulation consistent with its direction. Conclusions Implicit manipulation of food preferences by approach/avoidance tasks can alter food preferences and attitudes.

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Healthy eating habit: A role for goals, identity, and self-control?

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Supporting healthier eating habits is crucial for improving population health outcomes. Underpinning everyday eating patterns are recurring actions that may lead to positive or negative health outcomes depending on the healthfulness of such actions. The aim of this research was to explore individual-level determinants of a healthy eating habit and consider to what extent personal goals and self-control are linked to a healthy eating habit. One thousand one hundred nine adults completed a survey focusing on a range of factors that potentially sway food choice behaviors. A structural model, developed based on a review of existing literature, was tested using self-reported healthy eating habit (Verplanken & Orbell, 2003 ) as the dependent variable. Analysis suggests that along with health-conscious identity and food hedonism, self-control was one of the strongest determinants of a healthy eating habit. Furthermore, while healthy eating goals had a direct significant effect, other goals, economizing and emotional, did not. However, all three goals along with food hedonism had a significant indirect effect that was mediated through self-control. In revealing the role of self-control, this work questions the underlying assumption of automaticity in a healthy eating habit. This leads to the questions: what is a healthy eating habit and to what extent can healthy eating behaviors ever be truly characterized as controlled by heuristics and automaticity? This analysis suggests that healthy eating is an ongoing behavioral project that requires the continued engagement of deliberative processes; thus habit within this context, and as measured using self-reported habit, may be a misnomer. The use of healthy eating routines, as opposed to habits, may be more appropriate to acknowledge the role of both automatic and deliberative processes with self-control being central in everyday decision making. Important practical and theoretical implications are discussed along with potential approaches for health and food sectors to support healthier eating behavior in the future. K E Y W O R D Sautomaticity, goals, habit, healthy eating, identity, self-control Psychol Mark. 2017;34:772-785.

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Acting to self-regulate unhealthy eating habits. An investigation into the effects of habit, hedonic hunger and self-regulation on sugar consumption from confectionery foods

Cited by 31 publications

References 77 publications

Predicting sugar consumption: Application of an integrated dual-process, dual-phase model

Predicting sugar consumption: Application of an integrated dual-process, dual-phase model

Determinants of self-regulation in obesity: formation of implicit food preferences

Healthy eating habit: A role for goals, identity, and self-control?

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