Exploring the Relationship Between Cooking and Food Skills and Eating Competence Among Brazilian Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cooking skills (CSs) and food skills (FSs) are essential in promoting healthier eating habits. Eating competence (EC) encompasses an individual's self-regulation, enjoyment, and positive attitude toward food, contributing to their overall well-being. However, no research has explored the relationship between CSs, FSs, and EC, particularly within the Brazilian context.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the association between EC and CFSs among Brazilian adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1266 Brazilian adults using two validated instruments: the Cooking and Food Skill Confidence Questionnaire (CFS) and the Brazilian version of the Satter Eating Competence Inventory (ecSI2.0™BR). Pearson's and Spearman's correlations were used to

SUBMITTER: Lins M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11643768 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature