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Influences on adolescent eating behavior

D C Cusatis¹, B M Shannon

¹Department of Nutrition, College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State University, 16802, USA.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine

|January 1, 1996

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Adolescent food choices are influenced by various factors, with gender-specific differences observed. Tailoring nutrition strategies to individual gender and dietary goals is recommended for better health outcomes.

Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Adolescent Health
Behavioral Science

Background:

Adolescent dietary habits frequently deviate from recommended guidelines.
Understanding influences on adolescent food consumption is crucial for public health.
Social Cognitive Theory provides a framework for examining these influences.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate factors affecting adolescent food consumption behavior.
To examine relationships between dietary intake and personal, environmental, and behavioral variables.
To apply Social Cognitive Theory to adolescent eating patterns.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 242 high school students.
Dietary diversity, fat, and sugar intake were assessed using food scores.

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Statistical analyses identified correlations between food scores and other variables.

Main Results:

Higher meal frequency correlated with better "Pyramid" scores for both genders.
Factors like parental conformity and home meal consumption influenced males' scores.
Physical activity influenced females' scores; cafeteria and snack consumption impacted both genders negatively regarding fat/sugar intake.
Lower self-efficacy for healthy choices was linked to higher fat/sugar scores for both genders.
Fast food consumption predicted higher fat scores in females.

Conclusions:

Adolescent food behavior is influenced by diverse, gender-specific factors.
Personal, environmental, and behavioral elements play distinct roles.
Nutrition interventions should be personalized based on gender and specific dietary targets.