MPC Member Publications

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Title: Nutrition Facts Use in Relation to Eating Behaviors and Healthy and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2018

ISSN: 14994046

DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.11.001

PMCID: PMC5845784

PMID: 29276019

Abstract: OBJECTIVE Investigate the relationship between use of Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods and weight-related behaviors. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey in 2015-2016. PARTICIPANTS Young adult respondents (n = 1,817; 57% women; average age 31.0 ± 1.6 years) to the Project Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults-IV survey, the fourth wave of a longitudinal cohort study. VARIABLES MEASURED Use of Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods; healthy, unhealthy, and extreme weight control behaviors; intuitive eating; binge eating. ANALYSIS Linear and logistic regression models were adjusted for age, ethnicity/race, education, income, and weight status. RESULTS In women, greater Nutrition Facts use was associated with a 23% and 10% greater likelihood of engaging in healthy and unhealthy weight control behaviors, respectively, and a 17% greater chance of engaging in binge eating. In men, greater label use was associated with a 27% and 17% greater likelihood of engaging in healthy and unhealthy weight control behaviors, respectively, and a lower level of intuitive eating. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Professionals advising patients and clients on weight management may consider possible gender differences in response to weight loss and management guidance. Since label use was related to engagement in some unhealthy behaviors in addition to healthy behaviors, it is important to consider how individuals may use labels, particularly those at risk for, or engaging in, disordered eating behaviors. Future research investigating potential relationships between Nutrition Facts use, intuitive eating, and binge eating is needed.

Url: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29276019

Url: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=PMC5845784

Url: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1499404617309752

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Authors: Christoph, Mary J.; Loth, Katie A; Eisenberg, Marla E; Haynos, Ann F.; Larson, Nicole I; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne

Periodical (Full): Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Issue: 3

Volume: 50

Pages: 267-274.e1

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