Author : Alyssa Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (923 download)
Book Synopsis Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students by : Alyssa Anderson
Download or read book Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students written by Alyssa Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 15 minute mindful eating group intervention for college students has an impact on the nutrient intake and amount consumed of snack foods during a movie. The study was a non-experimental, post-test only, quantitative, comparative study. Students (n=28) were recruited through Flashline on Kent State University's website and through flyers on campus. Participants were placed into either a control or treatment group. The treatment group received a brief overview of mindful eating principles prior to data collection; the control group was not exposed to mindful eating principles. Deception was used with both groups. Participants were told the purpose of the study was to evaluate movie theater food items. The terms mindful eating, nutrition, and health were not mentioned. Following the intervention, both groups watched a movie and were offered snack foods and beverages. Participants self-selected portions. Data was analyzed using Food Processor SQL and SPSS software. Food selection, serving sizes, and plate waste were measured using a digital photography method. An independent t-test was used to compare each variable. The control group consumed significantly more kilocalories, protein, carbohydrates, total fat, and saturated fat. The control group consumed significantly more (p less than or equal to 0.05) high fat dips, sugar sweetened beverages, and chips and pretzels. The results confirm mindful eating nutrition interventions aimed at college students can immediately impact portion control and decrease consumption of high fat and energy dense food items.