Sustained behaviour change in healthy eating to improve obesity outcomes: It is time to abandon willpower to appreciate wanting.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to report on a nationally representative survey of the experience of Canadian adults regarding food cravings and the impact of these cravings on behaviour and quality of life. A total of 1532 respondents (16% of members of an online panel emailed an invitation and link) completed a nationally distributed survey. Almost two-thirds of the sample reported experiencing cravings, with women being more likely to report cravings than men. Of those with cravings, 83.1% reported moderate or strong cravings. Cravings impacted eating behaviours and quality of life, especially for those with strong cravings. Cravings were associated with being bored, emotional or watching TV. Those who identified themselves as overweight or as trying to lose weight were more likely to hav

SUBMITTER: Vallis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6593835 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature