Self-Determined, Autonomous Regulation of Eating Behavior Is Related to Lower Body Mass Index in a Nationwide Survey of Middle-Aged Women

Leong, Sook Ling; Madden, Clara; Gray, Andrew; Horwath, Caroline C.

doi:10.1016/j.jand.2012.04.018

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“…In line with these studies, Leong and colleagues (Leong, Madden, Gray, & Horwath, 2012) examined the associations between eating behavior regulation and Body Mass Index (BMI). They found that autonomous motivation for healthy eating was associated with lower BMI, while controlled motivation was associated with higher BMI, concluding that more autonomous motivation for eating behavior is likely to facilitate healthier food habits and, subsequently, lower BMI.…”

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The association between motivation and fruit and vegetable intake: The moderating role of social support

McSpadden

Patrick²,

et al. 2016

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Despite knowing that fruit and vegetable (FV) intake promotes health and well-being, few U.S. adults meet current guidelines. Thus, understanding people’s motivation for FV intake is important for predicting dietary behavior. Applying self-determination theory, the goal of this study was to examine the role of social support as a potential moderator of the link between autonomous and controlled motivations and FV intake. Cross-sectional data from 2,959 adults in the United States were analyzed. Autonomous motivation and perceived social support were positively associated with FV intake, while controlled motivation was negatively associated with FV intake. Additionally, there was evidence that the negative association between controlled motivation and FV intake was attenuated by higher levels of perceived social support. Findings suggest the need for a more comprehensive approach to understanding the role of motivation in health behaviors like FV intake and the potential roles played by friends and family in these motivational processes.

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Section: Self-determination Theorymentioning

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The association between motivation and fruit and vegetable intake: The moderating role of social support

McSpadden

Patrick²,

et al. 2016

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“…Additionally, among adolescents with T1D, autonomous motivation is associated with better diabetes self-care (e.g., adherence to recommended caloric intake, adding high-fibre foods to meals, limiting sweets and deserts; Austin, Senécal, Guay, & Nouwen, 2011). Alternatively, controlled motivation is associated with less healthful eating and more disordered eating behaviors (Eisenberg, Lipsky, Dempster, Liu, & Nansel, In Press; Leong, Madden, Gray, & Horwath, 2012). Given the influence of parent modelling and home food access on youth diet (Larsen et al, 2015), SDT would posit that stronger autonomous motivation for serving healthful foods would be associated with better youth diet quality.…”

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Parent healthful eating attitudes and motivation are prospectively associated with dietary quality among youth with type 1 diabetes

Eisenberg

Lipsky

Gee

et al. 2017

Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

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A family-based behavioral nutrition intervention grounded in Social Cognitive and Self-Determination Theories showed an increased intake of whole plant foods. This study examined 1) whether the intervention changed parent diet-related attitudes/beliefs, 2) whether these attitudes/beliefs were associated with youth diet quality, and 3) the moderating roles of youth age and parent nutritional knowledge. Youth with type 1 diabetes and their parents (n = 136, mean ± SD youth age = 12.6 ± 2.8 years) participated in an 18-month trial targeting intake of whole plant foods. Parents reported attitudes/beliefs (self-efficacy, outcome expectations, perceived barriers, autonomous and controlled motivation) for providing healthy food to their families, and type 1 diabetes-specific nutrition knowledge at 6, 12, and 18 months. Whole Plant Food Density (WPFD; cup or ounce equivalents per 1000 kcal of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds) was calculated from 3-day youth food records. Linear mixed models estimated the intervention effect on parent attitudes/beliefs, associations of parent attitudes/beliefs with youth WPFD and the moderating roles of parent nutrition knowledge and youth age. There was no effect of the intervention on parent attitudes/beliefs. Across groups, higher parent self-efficacy and autonomous motivation were positively associated with youth WPF. Parent perceived barriers and negative outcome expectations were inversely associated with youth WPFD, especially when parents had higher nutrition knowledge. Youth age did not modify any associations. Parent diet-related attitudes/beliefs were associated with youth diet quality, highlighting the importance of parent psychosocial factors across this age range. Despite a positive effect on youth diet, the intervention did not affect parent attitudes/beliefs, suggesting it worked through a different mechanism.

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“…In addition, regular screening of breast cancer should be at least two times within 4 years, and the behavior of cancer screening should be habitual. Leong et al (2012)-focused on the healthy eating behaviors on 40s~50s women-insisted that the stronger the tendency connected with the intrinsic value targeted behavior, the more positive changes for healthy eating behavior. Also, Seo and Choi (2011) provided that specific behaviors were determined by the individual intrinsic value, were selected and it was given motivation autonomously.…”

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Intrinsic Motivation Factors Based on the Self-Determinant Theory for Regular Breast Cancer Screening

Jung

Jo²

2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Self-Determined, Autonomous Regulation of Eating Behavior Is Related to Lower Body Mass Index in a Nationwide Survey of Middle-Aged Women

Cited by 46 publications

References 38 publications

The association between motivation and fruit and vegetable intake: The moderating role of social support

The association between motivation and fruit and vegetable intake: The moderating role of social support

Parent healthful eating attitudes and motivation are prospectively associated with dietary quality among youth with type 1 diabetes

Intrinsic Motivation Factors Based on the Self-Determinant Theory for Regular Breast Cancer Screening

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