Intermittent Fasting: Socio-Economic Profile of Spanish Citizens Who Practice It and the Influence of This Dietary Pattern on the Health and Lifestyle Habits of the Population

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(13), С. 2028 - 2028

Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that has gained popularity in recent years. More and more Spanish people are following this eating pattern, which consists of alternating periods with food intake. Its benefits include improved metabolic vascular health weight loss. Objectives: 1. To study the prevalence IF among population. 2. explore how demographic factors influence choice to adopt approach. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted on population using NutSo-HH questionnaire, constructed, validated, disseminated by research team through non-probabilistic snowball sampling approach, collecting socio-demographic data nutritional, social lifestyle habits Results conclusions: valid sample 22,181 participated, whom 4.59% (n = 1018) said they practiced IF. The show middle-aged men than women practice In addition, individuals who follow methods less likely have no control over their intake, scared gain higher body image, but differences were found related unhealthy nights out. There also significant terms level education, income, size municipality, or region residence. conclusion, person practices seems adopted healthier habits.

Язык: Английский

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A pilot randomized trial of the body advocacy movement: a novel, dissonance-based intervention designed to target fear of weight gain and anti-fat bias in young adults

Eating Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 20

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

The Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) is a novel, cognitive-dissonance-based intervention designed to target fatphobia and anti-fat bias as mechanisms drive reductions in eating disorder (ED) risk. Previous dissonance-based programs (i.e. the Project; BP) have successfully targeted thin-ideal internalization an mechanism. As burgeoning research indicates that may play central role maintenance of ED pathology, focused these constructs could bolster prevention efforts. aims this pilot study include confirming acceptability feasibility BAM developing preliminary estimates its effects on targets, along with benchmarking against BP intervention. was found be accepted by participants feasible facilitate peer-led model. Preliminary results from 50 (BAM: N = 26; BP: 24) reveal small-to-moderate pre-to-post fatphobia, bias, internalization, which dissipated at 8-week follow-up. has potential supplement existing suite specifically targeting though additional testing larger more diverse samples necessary clarify impact both hypothesized risk outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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‘I think from my experience, it’s a negative thing for most people’: Exploring the perspectives of young British women opposed to the calories on menus policy in the UK

Journal of Health Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025

The compulsory inclusion of calorie information on menus has been health policy in the UK since 2022. Public opinion varies, with young women particularly likely to oppose and express concerns. This qualitative study explores perspectives a negative policy. Eight White British (18–25 years) volunteered take part semi-structured interviews exploring their perceptions experiences calories menus. Inductive reflexive thematic analysis developed three themes: (1) viewing fed own unhealthy relationship food; (2) don’t tell you everything that matters about (3) emotional reactions are shaped by society’s encouragement thin ideal. women’s opinions appeared heavily grounded in, indicative of, responses information. They linked these sociocultural meanings ideals related thinness, food choice dieting.

Язык: Английский

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The role of social comparative orientation in social anxiety among breast cancer survivors: a moderated mediation model of body image and self-concept clarity

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

It is well known that social rehabilitation an important part of the overall recovery breast cancer survivors. Previous research has demonstrated anxiety prevalent among survivors, which not only a significant psychological issue, but also impairs survivors' and diminishes their quality life. Therefore, understanding factors mechanisms influencing in survivors crucial. This study aimed to investigate mediating moderating effects body image self-concept clarity on comparison orientation The convenience sampling method was employed survey 382 sample comprised participants aged 30-69 years: 69 - 56 years(28.01%), 45-55 years (39.53% ), 30-44 (32.46%). Data collected using general information questionnaire, Social Anxiety Scale, Body Image Comparison Orientation Self-Concept Clarity Scale. SPSS macro program PROCESS plug-in utilized for mediation moderation analyses. revealed partial effect between (β = 0.100, 95% CI [0.052, 0.162]), accounting 27% total variance. Furthermore, moderates influence through image. Specifically, as increases, gradually weakened, impact becomes progressively weaker. influences Self-concept exerts effect, attenuating anxiety. findings provide theoretical practical foundation Not applicable.

Язык: Английский

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The Psychological Impact of the Widespread Availability of Palatable Foods Predicts Uncontrolled and Emotional Eating in Adults

Foods, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1), С. 52 - 52

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023

This study aimed to investigate the role of psychological impact environments rich in palatable foods on three aspects eating behavior: cognitive restraint (CR), uncontrolled (UE), and emotional (EE). The hypotheses were as follows: (a) (i.e., motivation eat) an environment will positively predict CR, UE, EE; (b) dieting (c) EE body mass index (BMI). had a cross-sectional design which data collected online from 413 subjects. food-rich (food available, food present, tasted) was assessed using Power Food Scale (PFS), Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R18). Both instruments tested for confirmatory factor analysis. relationship between constructs measured partial least-square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). “Food available” predicted all TFEQ-R18 factors (p < 0.01). present” UE 0.001) = People currently diet showed higher levels CR 0.02). BMI. Thus, by consume varying proximity, suggesting that presence and, more importantly, its general availability may be important determinants behavior, particularly EE. Health strategies should consider influence prevent better manage impairments behavior. Sex differences suggest special attention paid women. Furthermore, associated with EE, turn Weight loss interventions this vulnerability.

Язык: Английский

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Self-Reported and Physiological Reactions to Thin and Non-Thin Bodies: Understanding Motivational Processes Associated with Disordered Eating

Cognitive Therapy and Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 48(3), С. 1 - 12

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The implications of internet-based Chinese language courses on online classes

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14

Опубликована: Март 5, 2024

Interactionist and social-cultural perspectives on second language acquisition suggest that interactions between teachers students offer promising avenues for acquiring Chinese as a language, which the vast majority of international consider difficult. Computer-mediated communication is far safer than face-to-face encounters during present pandemic. Three aims are being investigated here. It important to first analyze differences traditional classroom online learning by different modes, then various ways use computer-mediated communication, finally challenges opportunities presented courses using qualitative research methods. 84 analyzed statistically in terms their multimodal interactions, quality weekly exchanges assessed through an interpretive analysis questionnaire data, all name mixed-methods approach. Particular attention was paid tutoring students, discrepancy instructor student understandings, several teaching strategies with students. The environment places unique demands student-teacher communication. Different must be used when non-native speakers compared setting.

Язык: Английский

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Pressures to be “shedding for the wedding”: An evaluation of the tripartite influence model of disordered eating and body dissatisfaction among engaged women

Eating Behaviors, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 101849 - 101849

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Effects of exposure to plus-size fashion models on weight-related attitudes in bulimia nervosa: Findings from an exploratory study

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 85, С. 101976 - 101976

Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2024

Eating disorders are often linked to the internalization of thin-ideal and weight stigma. The present exploratory study investigates effects plus-sized fashion media on weight-related attitudes in bulimia nervosa (BN).

Язык: Английский

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Introduction

Palgrave studies in communication for social change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 65

Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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