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KMID : 0606420030090040457
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Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2003 Volume.9 No. 4 p.457 ~ p.466
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Eating Habits, Trend of disordered Eating, Weight Reduction Practice and Body Size Evaluation of college Students in Seoul
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Sohng Kyeong-Yae
Park Chai-Soon
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Eating habits, Disordered eating, Weight reduction practice
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