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Food choices of young women by level of cognitive dietary restraint
Author(s) -
Bedford Jennifer Lynn,
Barr Susan Irene
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1082.9
Subject(s) - niacin , dairy foods , food science , ice cream , medicine , nutrient , vitamin , environmental health , saturated fat , biology , endocrinology , ecology , cholesterol
The purpose of this study was to compare young women's dietary intakes and usual food choices by level of cognitive dietary restraint (CDR). 135 healthy, non‐obese, 19–35 yr old women completed questionnaires including the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire – Restraint subscale (TFEQ‐R; Stunkard & Messick, 1985) and the Diet History Questionnaire (DHQ; NIH, 2002) which assesses qualitative and quantitative usual dietary intake. Data were analyzed by CDR level (low, mid, high). Energy, carbohydrate and fat intake did not differ by CDR level. Protein intake (absolute and relative) was higher among restrained eaters as were energy‐adjusted niacin, vitamin E, sodium, selenium, magnesium and iron intakes. Food group serving numbers did not differ by CDR level except that meat product intake was higher for restrained eaters (specifically, poultry and fish/seafood intakes were higher while red meat intakes were similar). Women with high CDR reported a lower frequency of eating hamburgers, chips, French fries, chocolate, ice cream, and candy but a higher frequency of soft drink use. The fat used during food preparation did not differ in frequency of use or usual type chosen. Those with high CDR were more likely to choose diet soft drinks and light/fat‐free options for ice cream and salad dressing, but did not differ in use of light/fat‐free options for meat, snacks or added fats, or high fiber options for grain products. While women with high CDR appear to avoid foods typically considered “less healthy” or “fattening”, their energy and quantitative nutrient intakes are generally similar to those with lower CDR. Supported by CIHR 79563