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Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students

Anderson, Alyssa N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1415794559

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2014, MS, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Health Sciences.
ANDERSON, ALYSSA, M.S., DECEMBER 2014 Nutrition EFFECTS OF MINDFUL EATING ON FOOD INTAKE AND SELECTION In COLLEGE STUDENTS (87pp) Director of Thesis: Natalie Caine-Bish, Ph.D., R.D., L.D. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 15 minute mindful eating group intervention for college students has an impact on the nutrient intake and amount consumed of snack foods during a movie. The study was a non-experimental, post-test only, quantitative, comparative study. Students (n=28) were recruited through Flashline on Kent State University’s website and through flyers on campus. Participants were placed into either a control or treatment group. The treatment group received a brief overview of mindful eating principles prior to data collection; the control group was not exposed to mindful eating principles. Deception was used with both groups. Participants were told the purpose of the study was to evaluate movie theater food items. The terms mindful eating, nutrition, and health were not mentioned. Following the intervention, both groups watched a movie and were offered snack foods and beverages. Participants self-selected portions. Data was analyzed using Food Processor SQL and SPSS software. Food selection, serving sizes, and plate waste were measured using a digital photography method. An independent t-test was used to compare each variable. The control group consumed significantly more kilocalories, protein, carbohydrates, total fat, and saturated fat. The control group consumed significantly more (p less than or equal to 0.05) high fat dips, sugar sweetened beverages, and chips and pretzels. The results confirm mindful eating nutrition interventions aimed at college students can immediately impact portion control and decrease consumption of high fat and energy dense food items.
Natalie Caine-Bish, PhD (Advisor)
Karen Gordon, PhD (Committee Member)
Tanya Falcone, MS (Committee Member)
87 p.
Nutrition
Mindfullness; mindful eating; nutrition; nutrition intervention

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  • Anderson, A. N. (2014). Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1415794559

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Anderson, Alyssa. Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students. 2014. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1415794559.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Anderson, Alyssa. "Effects of Mindful Eating on Food Intake and Selection in College Students." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1415794559

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