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Published on: January 25, 2018
Associations Between Sociodemographic Factors and Adolescent Food Consumption During Independent Eating Occasions
Alex Kojo Anderson1, Carolyn Gunther2, Blake Jones3
1Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, USA.
Abstract:
Associations were examined between sociodemographic characteristics of a US online survey sample of caregiver/adolescent dyads (n = 533) and food intake during independent eating occasions. Caregivers reported sociodemographic characteristics for dyads. Adolescents reported daily intake frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages, junk foods, sugary foods, fast food, and fruits and vegetables during independent eating occasions. Logistic regression analysis showed increased odds of sugar-sweetened beverage intake by White vs. Asian counterparts, decreased odds of sugary food intake by age (12 vs. 11-year-olds) and increased odds of sugary food intake by weight status (overweight/obesity vs. normal weight). Understanding these relationships may inform future intervention development.
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