Grocery Shopping and Eating Behaviors Differ Between Persons With and Without a Spinal Cord Injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord injury (SCI) heightens the susceptibility to neurogenic obesity, which is driven by alterations in energy metabolism and suboptimal dietary habits after injury. Those with SCI may adjust their grocery shopping and eating behaviors, notably influencing overall health outcomes.

Objectives

To assess differences in grocery shopping and eating behaviors between persons with and without (controls) SCI.

Methods

In an online, cross-sectional study, adults with (n = 207) and without (n = 52) SCI completed a one-time survey that assessed grocery shopping behavior (shopping frequency and who completed the shopping) and eating behaviors, including the frequency of consuming alcoholic beverages, fast food, and preferences for fried food. Regres

SUBMITTER: Donato ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848133 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature