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Differences between preemptive and non-preemptive physical activity among 'drunkorexia'-positive college students
Robert Booker1, Riley Galloway2, Melinda Novik3
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|November 3, 2022
Summary
Drunkorexia, or restricting calories for alcohol, is linked to physical activity (PA) in college students. Those who exercise preemptively to offset alcohol calories may face greater risks.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Drunkorexia involves compensating for alcohol calories with physical activity (PA).
- This behavior is prevalent on college campuses.
- Understanding PA patterns within drunkorexia is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate physical activity behaviors associated with drunkorexia.
- To examine the relationship between drunkorexia, physical activity, and alcohol consumption in first-year college students.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to first-year college students living on campus.
- Data collected included drunkorexia behaviors, physical activity levels, and alcohol consumption.
- 127 participants reporting drunkorexia behaviors were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Participants were categorized as preemptively physically active (n=53) or non-preemptively physically active (n=74).
- Preemptively active individuals consumed more alcohol on weekends and engaged in greater PA.
- Females showed all significant differences between groups.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of drunkorexia-positive students engage in preemptive calorie control via physical activity.
- This compensatory behavior may increase susceptibility to adverse outcomes like alcohol poisoning.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term health implications.
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