The association between consideration of future consequences and food intake is mediated by food choice motives in a French adult population
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Considering future consequences (CFC) is linked to healthier diets. This association is mediated by motivations for health and environmental benefits, suggesting public health interventions should highlight future advantages.
Area Of Science
- Nutritional Science
- Behavioral Psychology
- Public Health
Background
- Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC) differentiates individuals based on their focus on immediate needs versus future outcomes.
- Dietary choices are influenced by a complex interplay of motivations and individual behavioral traits.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the association between Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC) and dietary patterns.
- To examine the mediating role of food choice motives in the relationship between CFC and diet.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from the NutriNet-Santé cohort study, including 27,330 participants (aged ≥ 18 years).
- Employed the CFC-12 questionnaire, 24-hour dietary records, and a food choice motive questionnaire.
- Conducted multiple mediator analysis to assess mediation effects, adjusted for socio-demographic factors.
Main Results
- CFC positively correlated with healthy food groups (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and negatively with alcohol and meat consumption.
- Higher CFC scores were associated with better overall diet quality.
- Key mediators included health concerns, environmental concerns, and lower emphasis on convenience and innovation.
Conclusions
- Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC) is significantly associated with healthier dietary intake.
- This association is primarily mediated by future-oriented motivations related to self-centered (health) and altruistic (environment) outcomes.
- Public health strategies emphasizing future benefits may effectively promote healthier dietary behaviors.
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