Nutrition-related factors and binge eating behaviour in a sample of Malaysian University students

Yen, Hui Thu and Barakatun-Nisak Mohd Yusof, and Chin, Yit Siew and Ellin Kiung, and Rohana Abdul Ghani, and Adham Mottalib, and Osama Hamdy, (2019) Nutrition-related factors and binge eating behaviour in a sample of Malaysian University students. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 17 (1). pp. 57-65. ISSN 1675-8161

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Abstract

Binge eating (BE) behaviour is associated with obesity and eating disorders. This cross-sectional study investigates BE behaviour and its relationship with nutrition-related factors among university students. A total of 170 (69% females) university students in Malaysia aged 19 to 24 years participated in this study. BE behaviour was assessed with the use of Binge Eating Scale (BES) questionnaire. Socio-demographic background and nutritional status (anthropometric measurements, body mass index (BMI) and dietary intake) were also measured. BE behaviour reported by 10% percent of the participants. BE behaviour was associated with increased energy intake, elevated BMI and sex (Adjusted R2 = 0.116, p < 0.001). Differences in sex-specific factors in predicting the risk of BE behaviour were evident. In male participants, an increased in energy intake, elevated BMI and had a higher waist circumference associated with the risk of BE behaviour (Adjusted R2 = 0.411, p < 0.001). In female participants, only a higher waist circumference associated with BE behaviour (Adjusted R2 = 0.028, p < 0.05). The finding suggests that understanding sex-specific factors are necessary to prevent BE. These are the potential targets for tailored eating behaviour intervention among university students.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:Nutrition; Binge eating behaviour; Malaysian university students; Obesity; Sex
Journal:Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia
ID Code:13338
Deposited By: ms aida -
Deposited On:04 Sep 2019 04:49
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