Stress eating: an online survey of eating behaviours, comfort foods, and healthy food substitutes in German adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many people, stress is associated with changes in eating behaviour. Food products consumed during stress (comfort foods) are often unhealthy. It is rather unknown what comfort foods are consumed in Germany and what healthier food products are considered as alternatives to support stress-eaters in making healthier food choices.

Methods

This online survey was conducted in spring 2021 throughout Germany. Participants were digitally recruited by newsletters, homepages, social media, and mailing lists. The survey included a standardized questionnaire with items concerning e.g. sociodemography, stress, and nutrition. Comfort foods were pre-selected through literature search and food substitutes were defined and discussed by experts. Analyses examined comfort food con

SUBMITTER: Gemesi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8868035 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature