Role of graph-text-combined health education in dieting health education for patients with hematologic diseases / 现代临床护理

Objective To explore the role of graph-text-combined health education in dieting health education for patients with hematologic diseases. Methods About 56 patients with hematologic diseases hospitalized in February 2015 were assigned as the control group and another 57 patients with the same diseases during March to April 2015 as the experiment group. In the control group, routine dieting health education was done and in the latter the graph-text-combined health education was used for the dieting health education. The two groups were compared in view of recognition on dieting knowledge, dieting compliance and patient's satisfaction level. Result The recognition on dieting knowledge, dieting compliance and patient's satisfaction level were all higher those of that the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The graph-text-combined health education can improve the recognition on dieting knowledge, dieting compliance and patient's satisfaction level when it is used in the health education for the patients with hematologic diseases. Therefore, it is worth clinically popularizing.

Body Image Perception, Eating Disorder Risk, and Depression Level according to Dieting Experience of Female High School Students in Seoul

This study was conducted in order to compare weight control behaviors, eating disorder risk, and depression in female adolescents according to dieting experience during the last year. The subjects were 707 students attending a girls' high school in Seoul, and all the information was collected by self-administered questionnaire. Eating disorder risk and depression were determined by using EAT-26 (Eating Attitude Test-26) and PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), respectively. Data were compared between subjects with experience of dieting (320) and those without (387). More of the subjects with dieting experience were unsatisfied with their own body weights (76.9% vs. 44.2%, P<0.01) and weighed themselves frequently (P<0.01) compared to those without diet experience. EAT-26 (11.63±8.3 vs. 5.99±4.7, P<0.01) and PHQ-9 scores (7.05±4.6 vs. 6.00±4.4, P<0.01) were higher in subjects with dieting experience compared to their counterparts. Therefore, we concluded that dieting is associated with several undesirable psychological aspects such as eating disorder risk and depression in adolescent girls, and thus providing proper education is urgently needed to emphasizing importance of healthy weight and the danger of unnecessary dieting.

Exercise, eating disordered behaviors and psychological well-being: a study with Portuguese adolescents / Ejercicio, conductas alimentarias y bienestar psicológico: un estudio con adolescentes portugueses

This study analyzed the importance of exercise frequency on eating disordered behaviors and psychological well-being and the ability of various exercises, individual, and psychological variables to predict eating disordered behaviors. The following characteristics were measured: eating disordered behaviors, dieting habits, physical activity, goal orientation, social physique anxiety, and self-esteem. The results showed that regular exercise was reported more frequently by males, those with high attraction towards exercise, and adolescents with fewer dieting behaviors. Moreover, adolescents who exercised regularly showed fewer eating disordered behaviors and had more positive psychological functioning. The results also confirmed the importance of various exercises, individual, and psychological variables in predicting eating disordered behaviors. In conclusion, this study validates the importance of regular exercise for promoting psychological well-being and preventing eating disordered behaviors in adolescence.

Este estudio se realizó en una muestra de 192 adolescentes portugueses. Se analizó la importancia de la frecuencia de la práctica en conductas alimentarias y en el bienestar psicológico. Además, se intenta explicar las conductas alimentarias tomando en consideración las características deportivas, individuales y psicológicas. Las variables evaluadas fueron: los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, la tendencia a realizar dietas, las rutinas en la práctica de ejercicio, la orientación de objetivos, la ansiedad física social y la autoestima. Los resultados mostraron que mantenían una práctica regular de ejercicio principalmente los adolescentes varones, quienes tenían una atracción positiva por el ejercicio y menor tendencia a conductas dietéticas. También se ha encontrado que el grupo con práctica regular de ejercicio presentaba menos trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, así como un mejor funcionamiento psicológico. La predicción de perturbaciones alimentarias confirma la importancia de las variables deportivas, individuales y psicológicas. En resumen, los resultados confirmaron la importancia de la práctica de ejercicio no solo en términos de bienestar psicológico, sino también en la prevención de conductas alimentarias problemáticas en adolescentes.

A Comparison of Dietary Habits, Weight Control Behaviors, Eating Disorder Risk, and Depression of Middle School Girls according to Various Stages of Dieting / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to compare dietary habits, weight control behaviors, eating disorder risk and depression among middle school girls who were at various stages of dieting. METHODS: Subjects were 391 girls attending a middle school in Kyeonggido, Korea. All the information was gathered by self-administered questionnaires. Eating disorder risk and depression were assessed using EAT-26 and PHQ-9, respectively. Data were compared among 4 groups; no interest in a diet (N=112), had experienced dieting (N=86), on diet currently (N=71), and plan to diet (N=122). RESULTS: A higher number of students currently on diet tended to be unsatisfied with their own weight (p < 0.01), overestimated their weight (p < 0.05), and weighed own body frequently (p < 0.001), compared to those with only experienced dieting in the past or those who plan to diet, despite similar weights and body mass index. The students who experienced dieting in the past or those who plan to diet appeared to have several undesirable as well as desirable dietary habits and their risk of eating disorder was significantly more prevalent compared to those without an interest in dieting (p < 0.01), although significantly less prevalent compared to those currently on a diet. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that unnecessary dieting is common among middle school girls and providing proper education with regard to healthy weights is needed to enhance their physical as well as psychological wellbeing.

Weight misperception and its association with dieting methods and eating behaviors in South Korean adolescents

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: There is little information on the association between weight misperception and eating behavior in Korean adolescents. Therefore, we investigated the association of food intake habits and dieting method and disturbed eating behavior (DEB) in relation to weight misperception. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Data was collected by using a nationwide online panel survey from 6,943 adolescents enrolled in middle/high school. DEB was measured with the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) and those who scored > or = 20 on the EAT-26 were considered to have eating disorder. Logistic regressions were conducted to examine the association between weight misperception based on self-reported weight status and dieting method and eating behaviors. RESULTS: The proportion of weight underestimation was 23.5% and that of overestimation was 24.0%. Weight overestimating girls were more likely to engage in various unhealthy dieting practices (OR = 1.69 for fasting; OR = 1.88 for laxative or diuretic use; OR = 2.05 for self-induced vomiting after meals; P < 0.05). Moreover, there was a strong association between overestimation and undesirable eating behaviors, especially among girls, e.g.: having breakfast (OR = 0.85), high consumption of fast foods (OR = 1.28) and regular sodas (OR = 1.39), but not among boys. In both genders, weight overestimation appears to be a major risk factor for DEB (OR = 1.34 for boys and OR = 1.41 for girls; P < 0.05). CONSLUSIONS: Weight overestimation is associated with unhealthy weight control practices and eating behaviors. We particularly found a significant association between weight overestimation and DEB among nationwide Korean adolescents.

Avaliação nutricional e alimentar de pacientes portadores de hanseníase tratados em unidades de saúde da grande Vitória, Estado do Espírito Santo / The nutritional and dieting profiles of patients diagnosed with leprosy treated in the primary healthcare units of Greater Vitória, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

INTRODUÇÃO: O presente estudo investigou a hanseníase quanto à apresentação clínica, perfil sociodemográfico, nutricional e alimentar de pacientes diagnosticados nas Unidades de Saúde dos municípios da Grande Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil, no período de janeiro a dezembro de 2009. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 152 pacientes de ambos os sexos, em início de tratamento poliquimioterápico. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, antropométricos, bioquímicos e de alimentação a partir de um questionário de frequência alimentar (QFA) validado e adaptado. Foi calculado o índice de massa corporal (IMC) para avaliação do estado nutricional. RESULTADOS: O estudo mostrou que: 79 (52 por cento) dos participantes eram do sexo feminino, a média de idade foi de 40,4 anos (± 16,9); 81 (53,3 por cento) possuíam vínculo empregatício; a média de anos de estudo foi de 7,1 (± 4,5). Em relação à doença, 79 (52 por cento) eram multibacilares e 73 (48 por cento) paucibacilares. O índice baciloscópico foi negativo em 125 (82,2 por cento) pacientes. O excesso de peso foi identifcado em 11,8 por cento e 5,3 por cento apresentaram baixo peso. O arroz e o feijão foram os alimentos relatados com maior frequência de consumo, 87,3 por cento e 88,7 por cento respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES: O estudo demonstrou que ações simples, iniciadas na atenção primária à saúde, podem auxiliar na melhoria do acompanhamento a portadores de hanseníase.

INTRODUCTION: The present study investigated leprosy in relation to the clinical, sociodemographic, nutritional and dietary profiles of patients diagnosed at primary healthcare units in the suburbs of Greater Vitória, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil, from January to December 2009. METHODS: The study involved 152 male and female patients initiating polychemotherapy treatment. The collected data included sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical and dietary aspects derived from a questionnaire of eating frequency (QEF) that was validated and adapted for Brazilian culture. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated to evaluate patient nutritional status. RESULTS: The study showed that: 79 (52 percent) of the participants were women, average age was 40.4 years-old (±16.9); 81 (53.3 percent) were employed; the mean number of years of schooling was 7.1 (±4.5). Concerning the disease, 79 (52 percent) of the participants were multibacillary and 73 (48 percent) paucibacillary. The bacilloscopy index was negative in 125 (82.2 percent) patients. Excess weight was identified in 11.8 percent and 5.3 percent were underweight. Rice and beans were mentioned frequently, 87.3 percent and 88.7 percent, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that simple actions, initiated during primary healthcare, can help to improve the treatment of patients with the leprosy.

Prevalence of overweight and obesity, and dieting attitudes among Caucasian and African American college students in Eastern North carolina: A cross-sectional survey

A cross-sectional survey was used to investigate the rates of overweight and obesity (BMI > or = 25), and eating attitudes among college students. Data were collected at a large southeastern university. Adolescents (ages 18-25) self-reported weight and height (to calculate BMI), and, in addition to demographic information, completed the eating attitudes (EAT 26) scale to assess dieting tendencies. Significance of the mean BMI differences between gender and ethnic background were assessed by one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA). Chi-square was used to determine whether the rate of those with BMI> or =25 between gender and ethnic background was statistically significant. While 52.7% of the students' BMI were within the normal weight category, 15.2% were underweight, 21.3% were overweight, and 10.8% were obese. The rate of BMI> or =25 differed by gender and ethnicity, with males and African Americans having higher rates. About 12 % of the participants reported disturbed eating behavior, which is lower than previously reported. Even so, results support the generally held belief that disturbed eating attitudes and unhealthy dieting are common among college students, especially among females. At the same time, disturbed eating attitudes are not just the domain of young female students; about 10% of college males reported disturbed eating attitudes. Findings of this study call for obesity prevention/intervention and lifestyle modification outreach programs among college students. Weight status and unhealthy eating behaviors of college students should be a concern to health care professionals. While obese young adults will likely remain obese throughout their adult life, excessive dieting among students, which is linked to eating disorders and other health hazards, does not provide healthy and adequate alternatives for maintaining a normal BMI. Implications for obesity prevention programs are discussed.

Conductas alimentarias de riesgo y habilidades sociales en una muestra de adolescentes mexicanas / Risk eating behaviors and social skills in a sample of Mexican adolescents

Research about ED (eating disorder) has shown important advances in the last decades. We have distinguished two main ways of aproaching this topic. On the one hand there are several works in the clinical field, focused in studying the symptomatology, psychiatric taxonomy and treatment of those disorders. On the other hand, there is significant research on the epidemiological field, which is more focused towards the understanding of the phenomenon. In fact, this second approach led to the development of the preventive approach in the late 90s. This approach focuses in the population at risk and this work is framed in the preventive approach. The difference between a TCA and a risk factor is that the first one forms a syndrome, a set of symptoms (quantitatively and qualitatively) grouped as diagnostic criteria identified in the DSM-IV-TR. On the other hand, risk factors are those isolated manifestations or symptoms that appear with a lesser magnitude and frequency. For example, abnormal eating behavior like following a diet to control weight or excessive concern about personal body weight. One of the most important factors that occurs before the development of an ED is following a restricted diet. Hence, the risk for people on a diet of turning into clinical cases increases eight times. Moreover, such behavior has become a normative practice, specifically in Western societies. Thus, several authors have pointed out that patients show autonomy problems previous to the disorder. Examples include interpersonal problems such as introversion, insecurity, dependency, social anxiety, lack of assertiveness, difficulty to establish relationships with the opposite gender, inefficiency feelings, failure and lack of control in the academic, working and social fields. All these are indicators of a latent discrepancy of social skills. Considering that restricted dieting represents a fundamental risk factor on the development of an ED, and under the assumption that the deficit in social skills is a predisposing factor in such disorders, the aim of this work was to determine if there is a relation between various social skills and abnormal eating behaviors (following a restricted diet or concern about weight and food) in Mexican adolescent women. We worked with a sample of N = 700 women, coming from five different public middle schools mixed with or = 12.81 years old and SD = 0.73. The data was collected through two instruments: Health and Nourishing Questionnaire, and Pluridimensional Assertive Behavior Scale, adapted to the Mexican population. Among the more relevant results we found a significant correlation between the following two variables: social skills and eating behaviors (dieting r = 0.148, p<0.01 and concern about weight and food r = 0.081, p< 0.05). Although the correlation was low, it can be interpreted as a tendency in the following way: <>. In a second analysis, in which extreme groups (high and low social skills) were compared, our results confirmed the theory about relating these two variables. The mean values indicate that in the first group (low social skills) restricted dieting was a greater problem [t (306) = -1.329, p= .002] than in the second group (high social skills). Other results showed that more than half of the participants (56%) have followed a restricted dieting in the past and 65% of them are concerned about their body weight. Additionally, a significant correlation between these two variables was found (r = 0.677, p<0.01), confirming that these behaviors have become normative among women at this age and these constitute a latent risk to the development of ED. Furthermore, it is a cause of concern that the findings of this study show that girls are involved in restricted dieting even at an early age (seven years old) and that at six years old they begin to be concerned about their body weight. These results are similar to other studies that show women starting practices that might produce eating disorders at very early stages nowadays, due to being more exposed and more vulnerable to social pressure that promotes the thinness culture. One of the most interesting contributions was the fact that among Mexican adolescent women, similarly to women in the western world (USA, France or Spain), we have found a relation between low levels in social skills and restricted dieting. This phenomenon increases the risk of suffering from an ED, and shows the effects of social pressure referring to the thinness culture in countries such as Mexico, with its still developing society. It is important to point out that, in order to make the relation clear, it is necessary to accomplish more research towards determining a causal relationship between the two variables. In this way, data can be obtained in order to build up prevention strategies in the following way: training in Social Skills (TSS) could act as a protection factor against the development of these disorders. If a deficit in social skills can predict weight control dieting, the TSS might decrease or eliminate the risk in adolescents frequently subdued to dieting and/or show risky eating behavior as a consequence of social pressure towards thinness. Among the limitations of this study we can mention that the results cannot be generalized from the particular study sample. For this purpose we propose working with probabilistic samples and with different features, as well as implementing a new analysis that could show the specific social skills in which the problem is accentuated. This would contribute to search the possible causal link between the variables <> and <>.

En las investigaciones relacionadas con los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) se distinguen dos vertientes principales. Por una parte proliferan los trabajos en el ámbito clínico, éstos se enfocan en la sintomatología, en esclarecer la taxonomía psiquiátrica y en el tratamiento de dichos trastornos. Por otra parte, se constata la investigación en el ámbito epidemiológico, la cual está más enfocada en la comprensión del fenómeno. De esta segunda vertiente se deriva, a principios de la década de los noventa, el enfoque preventivo, el cual centra su interés en la población de riesgo. Es en este enfoque en el cual se enmarca el presente trabajo. La distinción entre un TCA y un factor de riesgo es que el primero conforma un síndrome, un conjunto de síntomas (cuantitativa y cualitativamente) agrupados como criterios diagnósticos señalados en el DSM-IV-TR, mientras que los factores de riesgo son aquellas manifestaciones o síntomas aislados que se presentan con menor magnitud y frecuencia. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo determinar si existe relación entre las variables: habilidades sociales y conductas alimentarias anómalas (seguimiento de dieta restringida y preocupación por el peso y la comida) en mujeres adolescentes mexicanas. Se trabajó con una muestra de N = 700 mujeres de cinco distintas secundarias públicas mixtas con o = 12.81 de edad y DE = 0.73. Los datos se recopilaron mediante dos instrumentos: el Cuestionario de Alimentación y Salud, y la Escala Pluridimensional de Conducta Asertiva adaptada a población mexicana. Entre los resultados de mayor relevancia se encontró una correlación significativa entre las variables: habilidades sociales y conductas alimentarias anómalas (dieta r = 0.148, p< 0.01 y preocupación por el peso y la comida r = 0.081, p< 0.05). Aunque la correlación fue baja resultó ser positiva, esto se puede interpretar como una tendencia en la siguiente dirección: <>. En un segundo análisis en el cual se compararon grupos extremos (nivel alto y nivel bajo de habilidades sociales), se encontraron resultados que confirman la relación entre estas variables. El valor de las medias indica que en el grupo con nivel bajo de habilidades sociales se reportó una mayor problemática durante el seguimiento de una dieta restringida [t (306) = -1 .329, p = .002], comparado con el grupo de nivel alto de habilidades. Una de las aportaciones más interesantes fue el hecho de que entre las adolescentes mexicanas, a semejanza de mujeres que habitan en países de primer mundo como EU, Francia y España, se encontró una relación entre niveles bajos de habilidades sociales y el seguimiento de una dieta restringida. Este fenómeno incrementa el riesgo de padecer un TCA y pone de manifiesto el efecto de la presión social con referencia a la cultura de la delgadez en países como México, que es una sociedad en vías de desarrollo.

Body image, body satisfaction and dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents: The Toyama birth cohort study

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To examine the relationships between body image, body satisfaction and dieting behavior in the context of pubertal changes in Japanese preadolescents.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cross-sectional study of dieting behavior among 5,244 preadolescents (2,452 boys and 2,792 girls aged 12-13) born in Toyama prefecture.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The percentages of those who perceived themselves fat, wanted to be thinner, and had tried dieting, which increased with body mass index (BMI), were significantly higher in girls than in boys (34.2% vs. 20.0%, 58.0% vs. 26.0%, and 17.3% vs. 5.7%, respectively). Independent of sex and BMI, those who wanted to be thinner and those who had tried dieting were more frequently observed in those who perceived themselves fat, and those who had tried dieting were more frequently observed in those who wanted to be thinner. Pubertal changes were significantly associated with dieting behavior, but their relationships to body image and body satisfaction differed between sexes; for boys, those who perceived themselves fat were more frequently observed in those without pubertal changes; whereas for girls, those who wanted to be thinner were more frequently observed in those with pubertal changes.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Dieting behavior of Japanese preadolescents was associated with whether they perceived themselves fat and wanted to be thinner, sometimes independent of whether they were actually overweight. Pubertal changes might induce a positive perspective of growing fat among boys and a desire to be thinner among girls, with the consequence that dieting behavior would be reinforced in those with pubertal changes.</p>

Body Image, Body Satisfaction and Dieting Behavior in Japanese Preadolescents: The Toyama Birth Cohort Study

Objectives: To examine the relationships between body image, body satisfaction and dieting behavior in the context of pubertal changes in Japanese preadolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study of dieting behavior among 5,244 preadolescents (2,452 boys and 2,792 girls aged 12–13) born in Toyama prefecture. Results: The percentages of those who perceived themselves fat, wanted to be thinner, and had tried dieting, which increased with body mass index (BMI), were significantly higher in girls than in boys (34.2% vs. 20.0%, 58.0% vs. 26.0%, and 17.3% vs. 5.7%, respectively). Independent of sex and BMI, those who wanted to be thinner and those who had tried dieting were more frequently observed in those who perceived themselves fat, and those who had tried dieting were more frequently observed in those who wanted to be thinner. Pubertal changes were significantly associated with dieting behavior, but their relationships to body image and body satisfaction differed between sexes; for boys, those who perceived themselves fat were more frequently observed in those without pubertal changes; whereas for girls, those who wanted to be thinner were more frequently observed in those with pubertal changes. Conclusions: Dieting behavior of Japanese preadolescents was associated with whether they perceived themselves fat and wanted to be thinner, sometimes independent of whether they were actually overweight. Pubertal changes might induce a positive perspective of growing fat among boys and a desire to be thinner among girls, with the consequence that dieting behavior would be reinforced in those with pubertal changes.

Body image and body satisfaction play important roles in the path to dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents: The Toyama birth cohort study

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To analyze the path to dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cross-sectional study of dieting behavior among 5,244 preadolescents (2,452 boys and 2,792 girls aged 12-13) born in Toyama prefecture.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>While increasing with body mass index (BMI), the percentage of those who had tried dieting was higher in those who perceived themselves fat than in those who perceived themselves thin or average. Of those who wanted to be thinner, 16.1% of boys and 26.8% of girls had tried dieting. Path analysis in nonobese subjects (2,116 boys and 2,334 girls) showed that (1) body image was primarily based on BMI, (2) body image led to body dissatisfaction, and (3) body dissatisfaction led to dieting behavior. Pubertal changes had a significant effect on body image (path coefficient <0)for boys and body satisfaction (path coefficient >0) for girls, in addition to that on BMI. Maternal BMI had a significant effect on BMI but not on body image, body satisfaction, or dieting behavior.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Body image and body satisfaction play important roles in the path to dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents. Pubertal changes may reinforce dieting behavior, but the mechanism may differ by sex.</p>

Body Image and Body Satisfaction Play Important Roles in the Path to Dieting Behavior in Japanese Preadolescents: The Toyama Birth Cohort Study

Objectives: To analyze the path to dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study of dieting behavior among 5,244 preadolescents (2,452 boys and 2,792 girls aged 12-13) born in Toyama prefecture. Results: While increasing with body mass index (BMI), the percentage of those who had tried dieting was higher in those who perceived themselves fat than in those who perceived themselves thin or average. Of those who wanted to be thinner, 16.1% of boys and 26.8% of girls had tried dieting. Path analysis in nonobese subjects (2,116 boys and 2,334 girls) showed that (1) body image was primarily based on BMI, (2) body image led to body dissatisfaction, and (3) body dissatisfaction led to dieting behavior. Pubertal changes had a significant effect on body image (path coefficient <0) for boys and body satisfaction (path coefficient >0) for girls, in addition to that on BMI. Maternal BMI had a significant effect on BMI but not on body image, body satisfaction, or dieting behavior. Conclusions: Body image and body satisfaction play important roles in the path to dieting behavior in Japanese preadolescents. Pubertal changes may reinforce dieting behavior, but the mechanism may differ by sex.

Two Cases of Dieting-associated Prurigo Pigmentosa / 대한피부과학회지

Prurigo pigmentosa is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology characterized by recurrent, pruritic, erythematous papules with gross reticulate hyperpigmentation. The cause of prurigo pigmentosa is unknown. Exogenous factors, fasting, dieting, ketosis, diabetes mellitus and pregnancy have been reported to be associated with prurigo pigmentosa. We now present two cases of prurigo pigmentosa associated with dieting. These findings suggest that the ketosis produced by dieting may well contribute to the pathogenesis of prurigo pigmentosa.

Relation between self-reported weight cycling history, dieting and bio-behavioral health in Japanese adult males

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Epidemiological findings suggest that weight fluctuations are associated with unfavorable health outcomes compared with stable weight. However, the interrelationship between the weight cycling history and dieting status in a non-clinical male trial on the risk for bio-behavioral health is unclear.</p><p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between weight cycling history as a result of intentional weight loss and bio-behavioral health in Japanese adult males.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>A cross-sectional study was performed on a group of 146 Japanese working males (47.5±9.3 yr.). Each subject completed a series of self-reported questionnaires in which information about weight cycling history, current dieting practices, life-styles, and social background were assessed. Results of the physical check up were used to assess biological parameters. Self-reported weight cycling was defined as intentionally losing 10% of one's weight and regaining the lost weight.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Cyclers reported a significantly greater incidence of current dieting and recent weight gain compared with non-cyclers. Taking regular meals, eating breakfast everyday, and not eating snacks between meals every day were significantly less frequent among cyclers compared with non-cyclers after controlling for BMI. The adjusted odds ratio for AST abnormality was 5.46 (95% CI: 1.08-27.67), ALT abnormality was 3.31 (95% CI: 1.24-8.78), and γ-GTP was 3.38 (95% CI: 1.07-10.67) among cyclers, compared with noncyclers.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>These findings suggest that a history of weight cycling in men, regardless of current weight status, is associated with adverse bio-behavioral health. The risk for several liver enzyme abnormalities associated with weight cycling history was substantial, independent of relative body weight and lifestyle factors.</p>

Dieting and Eating Disorder of Female Students in Colleges in Beijing / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To study dieting status and prevalence of eating disorder in female students of colleges in Beijing Method:211 female students were investigated with Dieting Status Measurement, Eating Disorder Symptom Questionnaire (EDSQ), Drive for Thinness and Body Dissatisfaction of EDI, Experience of Shame Scale and Sex Role Inventory Result:Female college students showed more serious tendency of dieting than those had been found in middle or high school girls Ten students of our subjects met the criteria of eating disorder not otherwise specified by EDSQ The body mass index (BMI) and drive for thinness could predict on dieting behavior There was no significant difference between the scores on dieting and scores of sex role, while there were substantial differences existing in Experience of Shame Scale and its subscales among subjects with different type of sex role

Self Image of Female Adolescents / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective:To study the relationship between body image and s ubjective happiness Method:225 female students of a normal scho ol in Nanchang were tested with self-designed self-image scale, the index of the ir body (height, weight ) were also collected Results:In 5 8 6% of our sample, there was a obvious difference between the self-judgement of sel f-image and the result of body index, 11 4% had disturbance of body image Bet we en those with disturbance and those without, there were significant differences in desire to be slim, fitness of self, and ideal body image There was signific a nt correlation between satisfaction of fitness of oneself and subjective happine ss, between self-induced vomiting and using drugs in fitness Conclusion : Girls with disturbance

Relation between Self-reported Weight Cycling History, Dieting and Bio-behavioral Health in Japanese Adult Males

Background: Epidemiological findings suggest that weight fluctuations are associated with unfavorable health outcomes compared with stable weight. However, the interrelationship between the weight cycling history and dieting status in a non-clinical male trial on the risk for bio-behavioral health is unclear. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between weight cycling history as a result of intentional weight loss and bio-behavioral health in Japanese adult males. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed on a group of 146 Japanese working males (47.5±9.3 yr.). Each subject completed a series of self-reported questionnaires in which information about weight cycling history, current dieting practices, life-styles, and social background were assessed. Results of the physical check up were used to assess biological parameters. Self-reported weight cycling was defined as intentionally losing 10% of one's weight and regaining the lost weight. Results: Cyclers reported a significantly greater incidence of current dieting and recent weight gain compared with non-cyclers. Taking regular meals, eating breakfast everyday, and not eating snacks between meals every day were significantly less frequent among cyclers compared with non-cyclers after controlling for BMI. The adjusted odds ratio for AST abnormality was 5.46 (95%CI: 1.08 −27.67), ALT abnormality was 3.31 (95%CI: 1.24−8.78), and γ-GTP was 3.38 (95%CI: 1.07−10.67) among cyclers, compared with non-cyclers. Conclusion: These findings suggest that a history of weight cycling in men, regardless of current weight status, is associated with adverse bio-behavioral health. The risk for several liver enzyme abnormalities associated with weight cycling history was substantial, independent of relative body weight and lifestyle factors.

Gender Differences in Dieting, Eating Habits and Depression of Obese Adolescents / 아동간호학회지

Recently, the number of obese people have been increasing due to westernized diets and increased sedentary activity. In particular, obese adolescent have been newly recognized as having significant health problems. This study focuses on determining the gender difference of obese adolescents through implementation of a structured questionnaire on general characteristics, attitudes toward dieting, eating habits and emotional depression due to obesity. Data collection was carried out by 291 students in attendance at 3 high schools in Pusan from 11. 2. 1998 to 11. 30. 1998. The targes were 148 boys and 143 girls who were judged as obese in the school's physical check-up. The test of reliability of this research was calculated by chronbach's alpha . Data analysis was managed by computer and statistics by SPSS/WIN. The results of the survey are as follows: 1.For the questionnaire regarding attitudes toward dieting which include 28 items, 10 out of 28 items (about 36%)showed gender difference. 2. For the questionnaire regarding eating habits which include 17 items, 5 out of 17 items (about 30%)showed gender difference. 3.For the questionnaire regarding emotional depression about obesity, 30.6% of boys and 27.3% girls answered but no statistical significance. The results of this survey indicated that this study will be important as a good guideline for treating obese adolescents. It is hoped that much more research on gender difference in obese adolescents will be implemented in the future. In addition, the development of effective treatments for obesity should be based on the gender of the adolescent.

Social Predictors of Dieting / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To investigate the role of social factors on p re dicting dieting behavior Method: 261 girls from middle school o r high school in Beijing finished following tests: Dieting Status Measure, two s ub-scales of Eating Disorder Inventory (driving for thinness and body dissatisfa ction) and social factor inventory, including mother, peer and media influences on dieting Result: Compared with girls in middle school, more g irls in high school were on dieting and with higher level of negative attitude t o body Among social factors, peer competitiveness was found to be the stronges t predictor of dieting and negative attitude to self and body