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Picky eating and fruit and vegetable consumption in college students
Jordan M Ellis1, Amy T Galloway2, Hana F Zickgraf3
1Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, East Fifth Street, 104 Rawl Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA.
Eating Behaviors
|May 12, 2018
Summary
Picky eating in college students is linked to lower fruit and vegetable intake and variety. Addressing picky eating behaviors may improve nutrition and reduce chronic disease risk.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Picky eating (PE) is a potential factor influencing adult fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption.
- Previous research on the link between adult PE and F&V intake faced measurement limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between adult picky eating and F&V consumption in college students.
- To utilize validated measures for adult PE and F&V intake.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 1219 college students assessed adult PE, daily F&V servings, and F&V variety.
- Statistical analyses included partial correlations and factor analysis to examine relationships and validate the Adult Picky Eating Questionnaire (APEQ).
Main Results:
- Significant negative correlations were found between picky eating and both F&V servings and variety.
- Factor analysis confirmed the Adult Picky Eating Questionnaire's suitability for a college population.
- Higher levels of picky eating correlated with reduced fruit and vegetable intake and variety.
Conclusions:
- Adult picky eating is associated with lower fruit and vegetable consumption and variety in college students.
- The findings support the utility of the Adult Picky Eating Questionnaire in this demographic.
- Further research into the inflexible eating patterns of picky eaters is recommended to enhance F&V consumption and associated health benefits.
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