Title: Developmental Trends in Eating Self-Regulation and Dietary Intake in Adolescents
Abstract: Applied Psychology: Health and Well-BeingVolume 7, Issue 1 p. 4-21 Original Article Developmental Trends in Eating Self-Regulation and Dietary Intake in Adolescents Diana Tăut, Corresponding Author Diana Tăut Babeş-Bolyai University, RomaniaAddress for correspondence: Diana Tăut, Department of Psychology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Republicii Street 37, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAdriana Băban, Adriana Băban Babeş-Bolyai University, RomaniaSearch for more papers by this authorHelge Giese, Helge Giese University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorMargarida Gaspar de Matos, Margarida Gaspar de Matos University of Lisbon, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorHarald Schupp, Harald Schupp University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorBritta Renner, Britta Renner University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this author Diana Tăut, Corresponding Author Diana Tăut Babeş-Bolyai University, RomaniaAddress for correspondence: Diana Tăut, Department of Psychology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Republicii Street 37, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAdriana Băban, Adriana Băban Babeş-Bolyai University, RomaniaSearch for more papers by this authorHelge Giese, Helge Giese University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorMargarida Gaspar de Matos, Margarida Gaspar de Matos University of Lisbon, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorHarald Schupp, Harald Schupp University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorBritta Renner, Britta Renner University of Konstanz, GermanySearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 October 2014 https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12035Citations: 15Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Background: Research suggests that while capacities for self-regulation gradually improve during adolescence, eating habits become unhealthier. This study investigated whether there are age-related patterns in using self-regulation strategies (SRS) as well as in the self-reported dietary intake of fruit, vegetables, and unhealthy snacks. Moreover, we tested the strength of the relationship between different SRS (aimed at goal versus aimed at temptations) and dietary intake across different ages in adolescents. Methods: In total, 11,392 adolescents (49.5% boys, age range 10–17) from nine European countries took part at this study. Eating SRS, daily intake of fruit, vegetables, and unhealthy snacks were assessed. Results: Older adolescents had lower scores on self-regulation measures compared to younger ones, as well as lower intakes of fruit and vegetables and higher intakes of unhealthy snacks. The strength of the associations between strategies aimed at goal and unhealthy dietary intake, as well as between strategies aimed at temptation and healthy dietary intake, were generally small and/or insignificant. There were small age differences in the direction and strength of these patterns. Conclusion: The trends in SRS and dietary intake of fruit, vegetables and unhealthy snacks suggest that middle (13–15-years-old) but also older adolescents might benefit greatly from interventions focused on boosting eating SRS. Citing Literature Volume7, Issue1March 2015Pages 4-21 RelatedInformation