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Imam Santoso1,2, Susinggih Wijana3, Afita Ismawati1
1Agroindustrial Management Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural Technology Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia.
International Journal of Food Science
|August 21, 2019
Summary
Health interest and hedonic hunger significantly influence healthy eating habits. However, these factors did not directly impact sodium intake in a student population study.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Nutritional Science
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Established unhealthy eating habits pose challenges for health-conscious individuals.
- Habits, often unconscious and environmentally triggered, significantly shape behavior.
- Understanding the interplay between motivation, habit, and dietary choices is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between hedonic hunger, health interest, and habit formation in dietary choices.
- To determine if hedonic hunger and health interest mediate sodium consumption.
- To analyze the impact of health habits on sodium intake among university students.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Partial Least Square (PLS) for analyzing variable relationships.
- Employed a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) to assess dietary intake.
- Collected data from 117 students at Universitas Brawijaya.
Main Results:
- Hedonic hunger and health interest demonstrated a significant influence on health habits.
- Neither hedonic hunger nor health interest directly predicted sodium intake.
- Average daily sodium intake was recorded at 2.47 grams per day.
Conclusions:
- While health motivation influences habit formation, it does not automatically translate to reduced sodium intake.
- Environmental and psychological factors driving hedonic hunger play a role in maintaining dietary habits.
- Further research is needed to explore effective interventions for modifying sodium consumption despite health interests.
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