Eating Habits, Trend of Disordered Eating, Weight Reduction Practice and Body Size Evaluation of College Students in Seoul.
- Author:
Kyeong Yae SOHNG
1
;
Chai Soon PARK
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. cspark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Eating habits;
Disordered eating;
Weight reduction practice
- MeSH:
Body Size*;
Eating*;
Feeding Behavior;
Humans;
Seoul*;
Weight Loss*
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2003;9(4):457-466
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: To provide the epidemiological information for developing preventive programs encourage appropriate eating and weight control behaviors. METHOD: 349 college students in Seoul were administered self-report question- naires to examine eating habits, trend of disordered eating, weight reduction practice and body size evaluation from September to October 2002. Data were analyzed by SAS program for frequency, t-test, ANOVA with Scheff test. RESULT: The mean eating score was moderate and it differed by subjects' characteristics. The mean score of EAT-26 was relatively lowered, and 3.4% of the subjects score showed disordered eating behavior. It differed significantly by subjects' general characteristics. 30.4% of total sample were currently trying to lose weight and had interested in trying to lose weight. EAT-26 was significantly different by weight reduction practices and interest. Perceived body size differed by the score of eating habit and EAT-26. CONCLUSION: It can be suggested weight preoccupation have a relation to eating habits, weight control practice and disordered eating. Further study is recommended educational interventions targeting at-risk subjects.
