Eating behaviors associated with weight gain among university students worldwide and treatment interventions: A systematic review

León, Edgar; Tabares-Tabares, Marcela; Ayensa, José Ignacio Baile; Estrada, José Guadalupe Salazar; Zepeda-Salvador, Ana Patricia

doi:10.1080/07448481.2022.2089841

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“…In a recent systematic review, it has been reported that alcohol consumption and low consumption of fruits and vegetables were among the main behaviors associated with weight gain [16]. We previously observed in Italian and Spanish university students a low risk of excessive alcohol consumption, whereas 37.6% of the sample had poor adherence to MD from the alternate Mediterranean diet (aMED) score (including vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, wholegrain cereals, pulses, fish, and olive oil) [17].…”

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Body Composition and Metabolic Status of Italian and Spanish University Students: Relationship with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

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Most university students do not follow recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, with a consequent increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The aim of this study was to compare obesity prevalence and biomarkers of metabolic status between Italian and Spanish university students, in relation with the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Food consumption, adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MD), level of physical activity (PA), blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides and ketones, blood pressure, and body composition were evaluated. Among CVD risk factors, only glucose was significantly higher in Spaniards (SP), and only 3.1% of SP presented ketosis. SP had a higher percentage of energy from fat. Although adherence to MD and fruit and vegetable consumption did not differ between Italians and SP, students who consumed at least four servings of fruit and vegetables (FV group) showed better values for pressure and metabolic parameters than the no FV group. We observed an association between consumption of fruit and PA. Students who consumed more vegetables than fruit reported a better body composition profile and lower glucose concentrations. As previously suggested, in addition to PA, two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables per day should be recommended.

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“…19 A large number of university students are at risk of being overweight/obese due to unhealthy eating and physical inactivity, while at the same time, lower rates of PA among students who are obese/overweight have been reported than in those with normal weight. [20][21][22] Obesity is a worldwide epidemic, particularly among young people, and may be associated with various health conditions conducive to reduced quality of life and multiple morbidities. 23,24 Moreover, university students are more prone to weight gain and obesity than those who do not go to university.…”

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Measurement Invariance and Psychometric Evaluation of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) Among Mainland Chinese University Students

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Huang

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Introduction Preventative factors in young people’s physical inactivity require further understanding, including related psychosocial factors (eg, body image and weight stigma). The Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) is a recently developed instrument to address this issue and the present study examined its psychometric properties among Chinese university students particularly in relation to patterns across sex, physical activity (PA) level, and weight status. Methods Using a convenience sample of 3142 students (mean age = 19.8 years; 56% female) in mainland China, data were collected using an online survey between August and October 2022. Psychometric instruments including the Weight Bias Internalization Scale, 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form were administered along with the TAPAS to assess convergent and discriminant validity. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) assessed the measurement invariance across specific groups. Results The unidimensional structure of the scale was confirmed through CFA (CFI=0.995; RMSEA=0.046). All configural, metric and scalar models of invariance indicated that the scale was invariant across sex, PA level, and weight status. Acceptable convergent and discriminant validity for the scale were found. Conclusion The TAPAS is a suitable instrument to assess body image and weight stigma concerns for avoiding physical activity and sport among Chinese university students.

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A bibliometric analysis of emerging adulthood in the context of higher education institutions: A psychological perspectives

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Fauzi

Gan

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Eating behaviors associated with weight gain among university students worldwide and treatment interventions: A systematic review

Cited by 7 publications

References 43 publications

Body Composition and Metabolic Status of Italian and Spanish University Students: Relationship with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Body Composition and Metabolic Status of Italian and Spanish University Students: Relationship with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Measurement Invariance and Psychometric Evaluation of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) Among Mainland Chinese University Students

A bibliometric analysis of emerging adulthood in the context of higher education institutions: A psychological perspectives

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