title: Body mass index and age affect Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire scores in male subjects.
abstract: This cross-sectional analysis evaluated the effect of age and body mass index (BMI) on Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire scores in males. Subjects (n = 60) were recruited according to BMI status. Each completed the 51-item Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire. The group was split at the median age to produce a "younger" and "older" group for statistical analysis. A 2-way between-groups analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of BMI on disinhibition (P = .003) and hunger (P = .041) with higher levels found in overweight males compared to healthy-weight counterparts. A significant main effect of age on hunger (P = .046) demonstrated older males were less susceptible to hunger than younger males. These insights provide a better understanding of eating behavior across the male life cycle and may assist health professionals to better guide men in weight management in the light of rising overweight/obesity.
authors.affiliation: Food and Nutrition Group, Faculty of Organization and Management, Sheffield Hallam University, S1 1WB Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: Charlotte J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Harden
authors.forename: Bernard M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Corfe
authors.forename: J Craig
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: Peter W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Dettmar
authors.forename: Jenny R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Paxman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003071:Cognition; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D006815:Hunger / Q000502:physiology*; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D050177:Overweight / Q000517:prevention & control; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult