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Mindful Eating and Its Relationship to Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Among University Students

Abstract  

Mindful eating is conceptualized as being aware in the present moment when one is eating, paying close attention to the senses,
including physical and emotional sensations. There are little published data exploring mindful eating in samples of the general
population, and no work evaluating the concept in a university setting; thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the
relationships of mindful eating to BMI and physical activity levels among students at a 4-year university and to assess the
potential usefulness of mindful eating interventions in this campus setting. Ninety participants completed the 28-item Mindful
Eating Questionnaire, consisting of five subscales (Disinhibition, Awareness, External Cues, Emotional Response, and Distraction)
and questions about height, weight, and physical activity. Lower BMI was associated significantly with overall mindful eating.
Level of physical activity was not related significantly to overall mindful eating scores; however, students who were more
physically active were more likely to lack awareness of their food and to eat in response to negative emotions. These results suggest that mindful eating
may be a useful concept to explore further, because the relationships among mindful eating, BMI, and physical activity are
not straightforward. A better understanding of these complexities might lead to more effective intervention strategies for
addressing overweight and obesity risk in university populations.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category ORIGINAL PAPER
  • Pages 1-6
  • DOI 10.1007/s12671-012-0124-3
  • Authors
    • Katrina R. Moor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, USA
    • Alison J. Scott, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, USA
    • William D. McIntosh, Department of Psychology, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA
    • Journal Mindfulness
    • Online ISSN 1868-8535
    • Print ISSN 1868-8527
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 09/15/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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