Author : Christina Marie Raheb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (123 download)
Book Synopsis Individual Risk Fators and Appetite Response to Obesogenic Environments as Correlates and Predictors of Binge Eating Among College Students by : Christina Marie Raheb
Download or read book Individual Risk Fators and Appetite Response to Obesogenic Environments as Correlates and Predictors of Binge Eating Among College Students written by Christina Marie Raheb and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical impairment, coping motive, and food availability were the strongest predictors of binge eating in this study. There was no significant correlation between binge eating scores and Body Mass Index (BMI) and abdominal obesity. There were no significant differences in binge eating scores among men and women. There were significant differences in binge eating scores among ethnicities. Higher scores of night eating and perceived power of food availability were found in college students living off campus. There were significant differences in clinical impairment scores among absent, moderate, and severe binge eating groups. Conclusion: Prevalence of binge eating is higher in college students than the general population. The greater number of risk correlates did not predict binge eating behavior. Nurses should lobby for health policy and initiatives on college campuses that are connected to psychological, behavioral and appetite response factors that influence health of the college population. A comprehensive and thorough understanding of the predictors and risk factors for obesity-related eating behavior positions the nursing profession to be better equipped to initiate, collaborate, and develop evidence-based interventions accordingly.