Comparison of affective rating scales and their relationship to variables reflecting food consumption

Tuorila, Hely; Huotilainen, Anna; Lähteenmäki, Liisa; Ollila, Saara; Tuomi-Nurmi, Sirpa; Urala, Nina

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2007.06.007

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“…Food preferences and consumption are measured by many, often correlated measures. In a recent study of Tuorila et al (28), the pleasantness ("very unpleasant" -"very pleasant") and liking ("not at all" -"very much") ratings were correlated with the use-frequencies ("never" -"2-4 times a day") of ten foods (the food names used as stimuli), with mean correlations (r) of 0.52 and 0.53, respectively. Although commonly used affective and consumption scales are intercorrelated, they may reveal somewhat different aspects of food preferences, and poorly translate to consumed quantities.…”

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Genetic and environmental contributions to food use patterns of young adult twins

Keskitalo

Silventoinen

Tuorila

et al. 2008

Physiology & Behavior

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The contribution of genetic factors to individual differences in food use was estimated in a large population-based twin cohort of young adults (22-to 27-year-old). Male and female twins (n=2009 complete twin pairs) evaluated use-frequencies of 24 food items using 5 categories (1=never -5=several times a day) in a postal questionnaire. Foods were categorized by factor analysis. Estimates of the relative proportions of additive genetic, shared environmental, and unshared environmental effects on the use-frequency of food items and factor scores were obtained by quantitative genetic modeling of twin data based on linear structural equations. Four factors of food use were identified: "healthy" foods, high-fat foods, sweet foods, and meats. The variance of the use-frequency of food items and food categories was explained by additive genetic and unshared environmental influences, whereas shared environmental factors did not contribute to food use. The average proportions of genetic effects on the total variance of the use-frequency of food items and food categories were 40% and 45%, respectively. Sex differences were observed in the magnitude of genetic influences for use-frequency of four food items (chocolate, other sweets, fried foods, and meat), and in genetic factors underlying the use of three (fresh vegetables, fruits, and cheeses) items. In conclusion, family environment does not appear to influence the food use of young adults and thus nutritional education should be targeted at this age group to support development of healthy eating patterns. In addition, the results illuminate the importance of the sex-specific genetic effects on food use.

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Genetic and environmental contributions to food use patterns of young adult twins

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Silventoinen

Tuorila

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Physiology & Behavior

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“…Alternatively, asking about food/beverage preference is cognitively simpler, quicker and often less biased. Reported food preference correlates with reported intake [Lanfer et al, 2012;Sharafi et al, 2015;Tuorila et al, 2008] and biomarkers of dietary intake and/or adiposity in children and adults [Pallister et al, 2015;Sharafi et al, 2016]. Elevated preference for sweet foods is observed among children who have greater adiposity [Lanfer et al, 2012] and caries [Maciel et al, 2001].…”

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Pediatric Adapted Liking Survey: A Novel, Feasible and Reliable Dietary Screening in Clinical Practice

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Purpose: Rapid yet useful methods are needed to screen for dietary behaviors in clinical settings. We tested the feasibility and reliability of a pediatric adapted liking survey (PALS) to screen for dietary behaviors and suggest tailored caries and obesity prevention messages. Methods: In an observational study, children admitted to a pediatric emergency department (PED) for nonurgent care were approached to complete the PALS (33 foods, 4 nonfoods including brushing teeth). Measured height/weight were used for body mass index (BMI) percentile determination. Feasibility was assessed by response rate and PALS completion time. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency of food groups and testretest reliability for PED-home reported PALS. Results: PALS was completed by 144 children (96% of approached) -54% male (average age = 11 ± 3 years) with diversity in family income (43% publicly insured), race/ethnicity (15% African American, 33% Hispanic, 44% Caucasian) and adiposity (3% underweight, 50% normal, 31% overweight, 17% obese, 8% extremely obese). The average completion time was 3: 52 min, and conceptual food groups had reasonable internal reliability. From 57% (n = 82) with PED-home completion, PALS had a good/excellent test-retest reliability. Relative preferences for sweets versus brushing teeth identified unique groups of children for tailored prevention messages (high sweet/brushing preference, sweets > brushing, brushing > sweets). Females with higher adiposity reported significantly greater preference for sweet/high-fat foods, independently of demographic variables; the relationship was nonsignificant in males and with the other food groups. Conclusion:The PALS appears to be a fast, feasible and reliable dietary screener in a clinical setting to assist in forming tailored diet-related messages for dental caries and obesity prevention.

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“…There is considerable evidence that one of the main determinants of food choice is liking (hedonics) (4) . Taste is often reported to be the main driver of liking (5) .…”

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Acceptance of health-promoting Brassica vegetables: the influence of taste perception, information and attitudes

Cox

Melo

Zabaras

et al. 2012

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To investigate the relative importance of specific health knowledge and taste on acceptance of Brassica vegetables (broccoli, red and green cabbages, broccolini, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts). Design: In a sample of adults all reporting medium-high physical activity (as a marker/control of health behaviour) and reporting either low (#2 portions/d) or high ($3 portions/d) vegetable intake, half of those with low vegetable consumption (Li group) and half of those with high vegetable consumption (Hi group) received cancer protection information, while the other half did not (Ln and Hn groups), before hedonic (9-point), perceived taste and flavour impact responses (100 mm scales) to samples of six Brassica vegetables were elicited. Additionally, attitudes towards foods for health, pleasure and reward, sociodemographics, intentions to consume the vegetables in the near future and recall of health information were also measured. Conclusions: Addressing taste dimensions (while retaining healthy compounds) may be more important than promoting health information in order to increase the popularity of Brassica vegetables.

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Comparison of affective rating scales and their relationship to variables reflecting food consumption

Cited by 86 publications

References 24 publications

Genetic and environmental contributions to food use patterns of young adult twins

Genetic and environmental contributions to food use patterns of young adult twins

Pediatric Adapted Liking Survey: A Novel, Feasible and Reliable Dietary Screening in Clinical Practice

Acceptance of health-promoting Brassica vegetables: the influence of taste perception, information and attitudes

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