title: Eating Self-Regulation in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Concept Analysis.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Poor eating behaviors greatly influence the development of becoming overweight or obese. Learning to better self-regulate eating is one area in which individuals can positively influence their own health.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this concept analysis is to provide an in-depth analysis of the concept eating self-regulation as it pertains to overweight and obese adults using Walker and Avant's method.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The definition for eating self-regulation formulated as a result of this concept analysis and based on the critical attributes is the ability to initiate goal-related behaviors, to consistently self-monitor dietary intake, to regularly apply willpower to resist temptations, to self-evaluate where one stands in relationship to goal attainment, and finally to maintain motivation to positively change eating behaviors. Cognitive restraint, moderation, mindfulness, disinhibition, delayed gratification, emotions and moods, self-efficacy, social support, the environment, and physical activity are the antecedents that may influence eating self-regulation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Examining an individual's weight, body mass index, lipid levels, or blood pressure are some ways to determine if self-regulation of eating behavior is achieved. With a consistent definition of self-regulation and a better understanding of the critical factors that influence eating behaviors, research can better explore how to help individuals change their eating behaviors more effectively.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Kearney, NE.
authors.forename: Jill R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
authors.forename: Bernice C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Yates
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Houfek
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
authors.forename: Carol H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Pullen
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Briner
authors.affiliation: Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
authors.forename: Kendra K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Schmid
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D050177:Overweight / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012649:Self Concept; D000068356:Self-Control / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: Community health; concept analysis; wellness program