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      Risky eating behaviors and body satisfaction in Mexican university students Translated title: Conductas alimentarias de riesgo y satisfacción corporal en estudiantes universitarios mexicanos

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          Abstract Introduction: Risky eating behaviors have been reported in emerging adults (such as incoming students). Also, body dissatisfaction and nutritional status have been documented as a risk factor in the development of risky eating behaviors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to present the correlations among the presence of risky eating behaviors, body dissatisfaction and nutritional status, to identify possible predictors for risky eating behaviors. Methodology: We design a cross-sectional observational protocol to analyzed the data obtained with the Brief Questionnaire on Risky Eating Behaviors and the Image Satisfaction-Dissatisfaction Scale, that were applied to 1,399 newly admitted university students (age range: 18-29 years). Their nutritional status was determined by measurements of weight, size, body mass index, and percentage of body fat. Data were compared by Kruskal-Wallis test. An adjusted Poisson model was used to obtaining predictive variables of risky eating behaviors. Results: 7.2% of the women and 5.0% of the men presented risky eating behaviors. Higher scores on risky eating behaviors and body mass index, body fat, and waist circumference showed a significant correlation. Poisson adjusted model showed that body mass index, waist circumference, and satisfaction with the abdomen, waist, and legs are the best predictors of risky eating behaviors. Conclusions: Risky eating behaviors are present in new universitary students, so the observation and attention to some indicators such as body mass index and body satisfaction, particularly with the abdomen, waist and legs, could help to prevent the development of risky eating behaviors.

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          Resumen Introducción: Se ha reportado la presencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo en adultos emergentes (como estudiantes universitarios de recién ingreso). Asimismo, la insatisfacción y el estado nutricio se han documentado como factor de riesgo en el desarrollo de conductas alimentarias de riesgo. Por tanto, el objetivo de este estudio es mostrar las correlaciones entre la presencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo, insatisfacción corporal y estado nutricio, para identificar posibles predictores de conductas alimentarias de riesgo. Metodología: Diseñamos un protocolo observacional transversal para analizar los datos obtenidos con el Cuestionario Breve sobre Conductas Alimentarias de Riesgo y la Escala de Satisfacción-Insatisfacción con la Imagen, que se aplicaron a 1.399 estudiantes universitarios de reciente ingreso (rango de edad: 18-29 años). Su estado nutricional se determinó mediante medidas de peso, tamaño, índice de masa corporal y porcentaje de grasa corporal. Los datos se compararon mediante Kruskal-Wallis. Las variables predictivas para conductas alimentarias de riesgo se obtuvieron mediante un modelo Poisson reducido. Resultados: 7,2% de las mujeres y 5,0% de los hombres presentaron conductas alimentarias de riesgo. Las puntuaciones más altas en conductas alimentarias de riesgo e índice de masa corporal, grasa corporal y circunferencia de la cintura mostraron una correlación significativa. El modelo Poisson ajustado mostró que el índice de masa corporal, la circunferencia de la cintura y la satisfacción con el abdomen, la cintura y las piernas son los mejores predictores de conductas alimentarias de riesgo. Conclusiones: Las conductas alimentarias de riesgo están presentes en los nuevos estudiantes universitarios, por lo que la observación y atención a algunos indicadores como el índice de masa corporal y la satisfacción corporal, particularmente con el abdomen, la cintura y las piernas, podría ayudar a prevenir el desarrollo de conductas alimentarias de riesgo.

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              Social Media, Thin-Ideal, Body Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating Attitudes: An Exploratory Analysis

              Disordered eating attitudes are rapidly increasing, especially among young women in their twenties. These disordered behaviours result from the interaction of several factors, including beauty ideals. A significant factor is social media, by which the unrealistic beauty ideals are popularized and may lead to these behaviours. The objectives of this study were, first, to determine the relationship between disordered eating behaviours among female university students and sociocultural factors, such as the use of social network sites, beauty ideals, body satisfaction, body image and the body image desired to achieve and, second, to determine whether there is a sensitive relationship between disordered eating attitudes, addiction to social networks, and testosterone levels as a biological factor. The data (N = 168) was obtained using validated surveys (EAT-26, BSQ, CIPE-a, SNSA) and indirect measures of prenatal testosterone. The data was analysed using chi-square, Student’s t-test, correlation tests and logistic regression tests. The results showed that disordered eating attitudes were linked to self-esteem (p < 0.001), body image (p < 0.001), body desired to achieve (p < 0.001), the use of social media (p < 0.001) and prenatal testosterone (p < 0.01). The findings presented in this study suggest a relationship between body image, body concerns, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating attitudes among college women.
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                Journal
                renhyd
                Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
                Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet
                Academia Española de Nutrición y Dietética (Pamplona, Navarra, Spain )
                2173-1292
                2174-5145
                June 2022
                : 26
                : 2
                : 95-103
                Affiliations
                [2] Xalapa orgnameUniversidad Veracruzana orgdiv1Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas orgdiv2Área de Biología y Salud Integral Mexico
                [1] Veracruz orgnameUniversidad Veracruzana orgdiv1Facultad de Nutrición Mexico
                [3] Veracruz orgnameUniversidad Veracruzana orgdiv1Centro de Estudios y Servicios en Salud Mexico
                [4] Xalapa orgnameUniversidad Veracruzana orgdiv1Instituto de Salud Pública Mexico
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                S2174-51452022000200095 S2174-5145(22)02600200095
                10.14306/renhyd.26.2.1484
                d190b038-be42-4c82-85a1-9a61d46a8f03

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                History
                : 07 January 2022
                : 02 October 2021
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                Obesidad,Conducta Alimentaria,Insatisfacción Corporal,Estado Nutricional,Obesity,Nutritional Status,Body Dissatisfaction,Eating Behavior

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