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Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population.

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Nelson, MC; Lust, K; Story, M; Ehlinger, E
Published in: Am J Health Behav
2009

OBJECTIVE: To explore associations between alcohol, alcohol-related eating, and weight-related health indicators. METHODS: Cross-sectional, multivariate regression of weight behaviors, binge drinking, and alcohol-related eating, using self-reported student survey data (n=3206 undergraduates/graduates). RESULTS: Binge drinking was associated with poor diets, unhealthy weight control, body dissatisfaction, and sedentary behavior. Neither year in school nor age modified these relationships. Alcohol-related eating was associated with increased risk of overweight/obesity. CONCLUSIONS: Binge drinking was associated with an array of adverse behaviors. These associations did not differ between undergraduate and graduate students. Initiatives are needed to assist students in overcoming campus norms promoting unhealthy alcohol and dietary patterns.

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Am J Health Behav

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1087-3244

Publication Date

2009

Volume

33

Issue

3

Start / End Page

227 / 237

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Universities
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Students
  • Risk-Taking
  • Public Health
  • Overweight
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Motor Activity
  • Male
 

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Nelson, M. C., Lust, K., Story, M., & Ehlinger, E. (2009). Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population. Am J Health Behav, 33(3), 227–237. https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.33.3.1
Nelson, Melissa C., Katherine Lust, Mary Story, and Ed Ehlinger. “Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population.Am J Health Behav 33, no. 3 (2009): 227–37. https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.33.3.1.
Nelson MC, Lust K, Story M, Ehlinger E. Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population. Am J Health Behav. 2009;33(3):227–37.
Nelson, Melissa C., et al. “Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population.Am J Health Behav, vol. 33, no. 3, 2009, pp. 227–37. Pubmed, doi:10.5993/ajhb.33.3.1.
Nelson MC, Lust K, Story M, Ehlinger E. Alcohol use, eating patterns, and weight behaviors in a university population. Am J Health Behav. 2009;33(3):227–237.

Published In

Am J Health Behav

DOI

ISSN

1087-3244

Publication Date

2009

Volume

33

Issue

3

Start / End Page

227 / 237

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Universities
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Students
  • Risk-Taking
  • Public Health
  • Overweight
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Motor Activity
  • Male