An Examination of Sex Differences in Relation to the Eating Habits and Nutrient Intakes of University Students
An Examination of Sex Differences in Relation to the Eating Habits and Nutrient Intakes of University Students
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jneb.2010.10.002
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发表时间：
2012-05-01
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Readdy, Tucker
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作者：
Li, Kin-Kit;Concepcion, Rebecca Y.;Readdy, Tucker
目的：研究饮食习惯和营养素摄入量的性别差异，探讨饮食习惯是否介导性别对营养素摄入量的影响，以及性别是否调节饮食习惯对营养素摄入量的影响。男生（n = 172）消耗了较高的能量含量从脂肪，大量的纤维，更多的水果和蔬菜，并从事较少的各种健康的饮食习惯（例如，阅读食品标签，吃早餐）比女学生（n = 316）。性别通过饮食习惯部分预测3种膳食营养素的摄入量。性别和饮食习惯之间的相互作用是nonsignificant.Conclusions和影响：结果强调，大学生的营养摄入量低于理想。妇女和男子可能对改善营养有不同的需求。然而，与饮食习惯有关的健康促进效果在两性之间可能同样有效。
Objectives: To examine sex differences in eating habits and nutrient intakes and explore whether eating habits mediate the effects of sex on nutrient intakes and whether sex moderates the effects of eating habits on nutrient intakes.Methods: Cross-sectional survey of eating habits and food-intake frequency in a convenience sample of college students.Results: Male students (n = 172) consumed a higher energy content from fat, a larger amount of fiber, and more fruits and vegetables, and engaged less often in various healthful eating habits (eg, reading food labels, having breakfast) than female students (n = 316). Sex predicted the 3 dietary nutrient intakes partially through eating habits. Interactions between sex and eating habits were nonsignificant.Conclusions and Implications: Results reinforce that university students' nutrient intakes are less than ideal. Women and men may have different needs for nutritional improvement. However, the effects of health promotion concerning eating habits may be similarly effective between the sexes.