College Weight Gain and Behavior Transitions: Male and Female Differences

Cluskey, Mary; Grobe, Deana

doi:10.1016/j.jada.2008.10.045

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“…Years spent as a university student represent a period of transition where adopting and maintaining healthful behaviors is perceived as a great challenge [5] [6]. Female focus group participants described their eating and physical activity (PA) behaviors in college to be unstable [5].…”

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Factors Related to Engaging in Physical Activity: A Mixed Methods Study of Female University Students

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Zhang

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Objective: As a needs assessment for intervention, quantitative and qualitative methods were used to examine attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intention, knowledge, and weight control status related to physical activity in female university students within the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Methods: A two-phase mixed method design was used. In Phase I, 362 students participated in an online survey, and in Phase II, 33 students participated in five focus group discussions. Ages of participants ranged from 18 to 45 years old, with 18 -25 year olds making up over 74% of the sample. Results: Attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, along with weight control status of trying to lose weight, were found to be significant predictors of intention to follow physical activity recommendations, which in turn were the strongest predictor of physical activity. Knowledge was not found to be significant. Group discussions revealed barriers to meeting physical activity recommendations, which included lack of companionship and social support, lack of motivation, time and cost restrictions, and lack of privacy in the gym. Social norms exerted both positive and negative influences. Conclusion: The mixed method approach provided a deeper insight into the influential factors pertaining to physical activity among female students, and results could be used in further research to develop effective interventions.

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“…Female focus group participants described their eating and physical activity (PA) behaviors in college to be unstable [5]. In 2014, only about half of students met national recommendations for PA (ACHA-NCHA II) [2].…”

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Factors Related to Engaging in Physical Activity: A Mixed Methods Study of Female University Students

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“…The study of social influences on food choices is important, and should be expanded to examine in person influences, such as educational influences as well as the influence of technological networks. One study of weight related behaviors in males and females found that those who were had more responsibility for their own food planning prior to college were less likely to feel insecure regarding their food choices (Cluskey & Grobe, 2009). This study also found that knowledge about healthful food choices and skills related to food preparation were lacking in college students and a lack of intrinsic motivation was noted as an important factor in making positive changes (Cluskey & Grobe, 2009).…”

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Improving Understanding about Social Influences on Food Choices in College Students: A Pilot Study

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Grodner

Prewitt

2016

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The impact of social influences on food choices in college settings is of great importance because students are vulnerable to new forming identities at this time. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the degree to which social influences impact food choices in a sample of college students. A 22-item survey instrument was created to determine the extent to which students have experienced being influenced by others when making food related purchasing decisions. A total of 257 out of a 323 students invited (80% response rate) in 11 sections of a personal health course responded to the survey. The overwhelming majority of respondents were reportedly comfortable ordering whatever they wanted when in the presence of their friends (n=249; 97%). Students were more likely to feel pressure to make a healthy choice than an unhealthy choice if everyone else was (45.1% vs. 31.5%), but fewer felt this way when asked specifically if their friends were ordering (28.4% vs. 21%). Social influences surrounding food choices are a topic that has gained momentum recently, however more research needs to be conducted to determine the reasons why social influences affect certain college students especially in comparing healthy versus unhealthy food choices.

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“…No entanto, de acordo com a última Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares, o valor estabelecido foi largamente ultrapassado em todas as regiões do Brasil (variando de 13,9% das calorias totais na região norte a 17,4% na região sudeste) e em todas as classes sociais 10 . O consumo alimentar de estudantes universitários é vulnerável 11,12 e fatores estressores relacionados ao novo ambiente acadêmico 13 são positivamente associados com a ingestão de alimentos densos, altamente calóricos com alto teor de açúcar e, alguns estudos 14,15,16 apontam que os universitários da área de saúde mantêm o mesmo comportamento alimentar de universitários de outras áreas.…”

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Ingestão de açúcar de adição por estudantes da área da saúde em uma instituição de ensino de Viçosa, Brasil

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Evidências mostram que o consumo excessivo de açúcares, pode comprometer a qualidade da alimentação impactando negativamente na saúde. Assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o consumo de macronutrientes e adequação do consumo de açúcar por estudantes da área da saúde da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brasil. Participaram deste estudo 157 mulheres e 30 homens, com faixa etária de 21,3 ± 3,4 anos, apresentando IMC e CC médios de 22,03 ± 4,03 kg.m-2 e 72,95 ± 8,96 cm, respectivamente. Foram aplicados questionários semiestruturados e procedeu-se às avaliações antropométricas e dietéticas dos indivíduos. Os resultados revelaram alta ingestão média diária de açúcar de adição (69,21 ± 5,25 g) que, consequentemente, aumentou o teor de frutose da alimentação (36,22 ± 29,78 g), além de uma baixa ingestão de fibras (15,51 ± 7,30 g). Verificou-se que a ingestão média de açúcar de adição esteve significativamente (p<0,05) associada ao peso corporal (0,172; p=0,041), IMC (0,181; p=0,031) e consumo dos macronutrientes e cálcio (0,247; p=0,003). Deve-se considerar a necessidade de implementação de medidas que visem promover mudanças comportamentais importantes no que diz respeito à alimentação de graduandos dos cursos de saúde. Palavras-chave: Açúcar. Estudantes. Consumo alimentar.Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption may impair the quality of feeding affecting negatively on health. The objective of this study was evaluated the intake of macronutrients and adequacy of sugar consumption by healthcare students of Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil. The study included 157 women and 30 men, aged 21.3 ± 3.4 years, with mean body mass index (BMI) of 22.03 ± 4.03 kg m-2 and waist circumference (WC) of 72.95 ± 8.96 cm. Semistructured questionnaires were administered and proceeded to anthropometric and dietary assessments of individuals. The results revealed high average daily intake of added sugar (69.21 ± 5.25 g) which consequently increased the fructose content of feeding (36.22 ± 29.78 g), and a low intake of fiber (15.51 ± 7.30 g). It was found that the average intake of added sugar was significantly (p <0.05) associated to body weight (0.172, p = 0.041), BMI (0.181, p = 0.031) and consumption of macronutrients and calcium (0.247; p = 0.003). Should consider the need to implement measures to promote significant behavioral changes with regard to the supply of undergraduate health courses.

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College Weight Gain and Behavior Transitions: Male and Female Differences

Cited by 182 publications

References 17 publications

Factors Related to Engaging in Physical Activity: A Mixed Methods Study of Female University Students

Factors Related to Engaging in Physical Activity: A Mixed Methods Study of Female University Students

Improving Understanding about Social Influences on Food Choices in College Students: A Pilot Study

Ingestão de açúcar de adição por estudantes da área da saúde em uma instituição de ensino de Viçosa, Brasil

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