Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman

Authors

Scott M. Butler, Indiana University - Bloomington
David R. Black, Purdue UniversityFollow
Carolyn L. Blue, Purdue UniversityFollow
Randall J. Gretebeck, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2004

Publisher

PNG Publications

Source Publication

American Journal of Health Behavior

Source ISSN

1087-3244

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.5993/AJHB.28.1.3

Abstract

Objective: To examine diet, physical activity, and body-weight changes associated with relocation from home to university.

Methods: Diet, fitness/physical activity, body-weight parameters and self-efficacy were assessed among 54 freshman women upon college entry and 5 months later.

Results: Although caloric intake significantly decreased, a significant increase occurred in body-weight parameters that may be attributed to significant decreases in total physical activity.

Conclusions: Interventions are needed aimed at increasing physical activity; improving diet quality related to consumption of vegetables, fruits, breads and pasta, and meats; and decreasing alcohol consumption.

Comments

American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol. 28, No. 1 (January 2004): 24-32. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Butler, Scott M.; Black, David R.; Blue, Carolyn L.; and Gretebeck, Randall J., "Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman" (2004). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 908.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/908