The cross-sectional association between snacking behaviour and measures of adiposity: the Fenland Study, UK

Unhealthy dietary behaviours may contribute to obesity along with energy imbalance. Both positive and null associations of snacking and BMI have been reported, but the association between snacking and total adiposity or pattern of fat deposition remains unevaluated. The objective of this study was t...

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Published in:British journal of nutrition 2015-10, Vol.114 (8), p.1286-1293
Main Authors: O’Connor, Laura, Brage, Soren, Griffin, Simon J., Wareham, Nicholas J., Forouhi, Nita G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Adiposity
Adult
Behavior
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet
Dietary Surveys and Nutritional Epidemiology
Energy Intake
Feeding Behavior
Female
Food
Food Quality
Fruit
Health promotion
Heart rate
Humans
Linear Models
Male
Middle Aged
Motor Activity
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Overweight - epidemiology
Public health
Sedentary Behavior
Sensitivity and Specificity
Snacks
Socioeconomic Factors
Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom - epidemiology
Vegetables
Waist Circumference
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Summary:Unhealthy dietary behaviours may contribute to obesity along with energy imbalance. Both positive and null associations of snacking and BMI have been reported, but the association between snacking and total adiposity or pattern of fat deposition remains unevaluated. The objective of this study was to investigate the associations between snacking frequency and detailed adiposity measurements. A total of 10 092 adults residing in Cambridgeshire, England, self-completed eating pattern snacking frequency, FFQ and physical activity questionnaires. Measurements included anthropometry, body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan and ultrasound and assessment of physical activity energy expenditure using heart rate and movement sensing. Linear regression analyses were conducted adjusted for age, socio-demographics, dietary quality, energy intake, PAEE and screen time by sex and BMI status. Among normal-weight individuals (BMI
ISSN:0007-1145
1475-2662
DOI:10.1017/S000711451500269X