Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Ioulia Papageorgi Author

Subjects of specialization
Emotional eating, Unhealthy eating

Affiliation
University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417, Cyprus

Biography

Specialization in Food and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Processing and Preservation, Food Engineering, Food Quality and has published article entitled “Emotional Eating in College Student Population”

 


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Emotional Eating in College Student Population

Author(s):

Mikaella Christodoulou*, Marios Adonis and Ioulia Papageorgi

Objective: The aim of the study was to identify links between concrete negative emotional states and food intake amongst college students. The association of anger, sadness, stress, frustration, inadequacy, and fear were associated with unhealthy eating.

Methods: One hundred and fifty college students completed a series of self-report questionnaires containing the Three-Factors Eating Questionnaire-Revised 21 (TFEQ-R21).

Results: Significant positive correlation was found between emotional eating and negative emotions. In particular, students who scored high on the emotional eating scale were more likely to consume unhealthy foods (sweets and high-fat calorie foods) when experiencing anger, sadness, stress, frus... view moreĀ»

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