Investigating the association between night eating symptoms and chronotype: the mediating role of depressive symptoms in a sample of Italian university students
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(1)
Опубликована: Март 15, 2025
Abstract
Purpose
This
study
aimed
to
understand
the
relationship
between
night
eating
symptoms,
chronotype,
and
depressive
symptoms
among
Italian
university
students.
Methods
The
assessed
905
students
using
self-report
questionnaires,
including
questionnaire
(NEQ),
Morningness–Eveningness
Questionnaire
(MEQ),
Beck
depression
Inventory
(BDI).
correlation
variables
was
analyzed
Pearson
analysis,
mediation
analysis
conducted
SPSS
PROCESS
Macro
estimate
association
variables.
Results
Among
students'
sample,
mean
age
25.54
years,
with
an
range
18
35,
68.7%
were
women,
15%
morning
types
MEQ
scores
of
59
above,
64.8%
intermediate
42
58,
20.3%
evening
41
below,
3.6%
reached
criteria
for
syndrome
(NES).
There
inverse
BDI
scores,
higher
lower
a
significant
NEQ
scores.
Individuals
had
indicating
positive
symptoms.
statistically
negative
direct
effect
on
impact
significant.
indirect
through
also
determined
be
Conclusion
found
that
played
mediating
role
in
link
eveningness
eating,
partial
mediation.
Evening
chronotype
associated
elevated
score.
findings
emphasize
importance
chronotherapeutic
approaches
treating
eating.
However,
further
research
is
necessary
elucidate
intricate
these
Level
evidence
III.
Evidence
obtained
from
well-designed
cohort
or
case–control
analytic
studies.
Язык: Английский
Associations of nutrition education with diet quality indexes and chronotype: a cross-sectional study
International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 13
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
This
study
examined
the
impact
of
nutrition
education
on
chronotype,
sleep
quality,
and
dietary
quality
among
university
students.
Participants
included
317
students
with
280
without.
Data
were
collected
through
questionnaires
assessing
demographic
characteristics,
chronotype
(using
Morning-Evening
Questionnaire),
(via
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index),
habits.
Anthropometric
measurements
24-hour
food
recalls
also
recorded.
Dietary
was
evaluated
using
Healthy
Eating
Index
(HEI)-2020,
while
fat
carbohydrate
assessed
Fat
(FQI)
Carbohydrate
(CQI),
respectively.
Results
indicated
that
who
received
had
significantly
lower
body
weight,
height,
waist
circumference
compared
to
those
Of
students,
8.9%
a
morning,
7%
an
evening
rest
intermediate
chronotype.
HEI-2020,
CQI,
FQI
scores
higher
in
group.
Although
no
significant
relationship
found
between
improved
observed
group
education.
suggested
enhancing
nutritional
knowledge
can
positively
health
by
improving
sleep.
Язык: Английский
Chrononutrition and Mental Health: Exploring Links Between Eating Patterns Circadian Rhythms and Psychological Well-being
Global International Journal of Innovative Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(11), С. 2513 - 2527
Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
relationship
between
chrononutrition—timing
and
patterns
of
food
intake—and
mental
health,
focusing
on
how
circadian
rhythms
influence
psychological
well-being.
Using
a
qualitative
approach,
this
literature
review
synthesizes
recent
research
exploring
connections
eating
patterns,
biological
rhythms,
health
outcomes,
such
as
anxiety,
depression,
overall
mood
stability.
Findings
indicate
that
irregular
times,
late-night
meals,
skipping
meals
disrupt
alignment,
potentially
leading
to
dysregulation
decreased
resilience.
Conversely,
in
sync
with
body’s
natural
appears
support
regular
meal
timing
shown
enhance
reduce
anxiety
symptoms.
The
also
highlights
importance
specific
nutrients
promoting
stable
cycles,
suggesting
diets
rich
complex
carbohydrates,
proteins,
certain
vitamins
may
aid
stabilizing
mood.
These
findings
underscore
need
for
an
integrative
approach
nutrition
considers
both
composition
meals.
provides
valuable
insights
into
emerging
field
chrononutrition,
emphasizing
potential
circadian-aligned
preventive
therapeutic
strategy
health.
Further
studies
are
recommended
explore
individualized
chrononutrition
interventions
their
effects
well-being
across
diverse
populations.
Язык: Английский
Weekday–Weekend Differences in Chrononutritional Variables Depend on Urban or Rural Living
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(1), С. 108 - 108
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Studies
have
highlighted
the
impact
of
work
and
school
schedules
on
food
preferences,
suggesting
that
individuals’
dietary
choices
may
change
during
week
to
align
with
their
daily
routines.
Despite
variation
in
composition
population,
there
is
no
evidence
identifying
differences
intake
times
across
days
urban/rural
locations.
Thus,
study’s
aim
was
identify
weekday
vs.
weekend
(calories)
between
urban
rural
areas.
Methods:
Data
from
5770
participants
(aged
18–59
years)
were
analyzed
National
Household
Budget
Survey
(POF-IBGE)
consisting
two
distinct
diary
records
(weekday
+
weekend)
per
individual,
including
area
(urban
or
rural)
information
Brazil.
Results:
During
weekdays,
time
first
significantly
earlier,
last
later
compared
weekends,
resulting
a
longer
eating
window
weekdays
both
People
living
areas
exhibited
delayed
times,
caloric
midpoints
people
Periodogram
analysis
detected
weekly
rhythmicity
(7
days)
at
length
residents.
Conclusions:
The
observed
7-day
rhythmic
pattern
areas,
driven
by
schedules,
underscores
influence
urbanization
timing
composition.
In
contrast,
more
stable
earlier
patterns.
These
results
emphasize
need
for
public
health
interventions
address
meal
circadian
alignment,
particularly
settings,
mitigate
risk
metabolic
disorders
improve
overall
outcomes.
Язык: Английский