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This study aimed to 1) examine the relationship between dietary intake and cancer prevention nutrition recommendations among Hispanic families, 2) differences in daily dietary intake by acculturation category and nativity (US born vs non-US born) status. Baseline data was used from a randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of an obesity preventive intervention in Hispanic youth. Participants were 280 Hispanic parents (11.8% males, 88.2% females, M

To examine self-regulation of food intake among college students.Randomized cross-over study completed between September and November, 2019.A large public university, Florida International University in South Florida.A total of 60 undergraduate college students, mean age of 19.8 ± 1.43 years old, 62% female, 74% Hispanic, 76% White.Participants attended 2 trials 1 week apart. During each visit, students were offered a preload drink (either 0 or 210 kcal) followed by a buffet-style lunch. Food intake was estimated using weights and pictures of the plates before and after eating and was compared between the 2 sessions.Self-regulation by calculating compensation indices (COMPX) and their correlation with students' body mass index (BMI).Intake differences were examined using Welch and t tests. Regression analysis was used to assess correlations.Students exhibited the ability to calorie compensate when intake is manipulated with a mean COMPX of 95.57 ± 71.19. No score was perfect. There was a significant correlation between BMI and COMPX scores (F = 10.71, P0.001, rParticipants showed some degree of self-regulation, which suggests opportunities for creating effective interventions to improve health status and promote a more sustainable method to control consumption among college students.

Energy compensation indices are commonly used to examine self-regulation of food intake in children. However, previous studies failed to consider children’s ability to self-regulate under complete autonomy. This study examined self-regulation of food intake among young children and the effect of calorie manipulation on food/nutrient intake using an unlimited lunch buffet paradigm. Participants were 66 children (M(age) = 6.14, SD = 1.15 years; 68.2% male; 89.4% Latinx; 59.1% overweight/obese [OV/OB]). Children participated in a crossover research trial, one week apart. Participants consumed 2 different types of preloads followed by an ad-libitum lunch during each trial. A compensation index (COMPX) was calculated to identify the level of self-regulation in food intake. Food/nutrient intake was compared between both sessions. Results indicated OV/OB children showed poorer self-regulation compared to healthy weight children (t=2.19, p = .032; Hedges’ g = 0.55). There were significant differences in food intake/selection between OV/OB and healthy weight groups. OV/OB children consumed a higher amount of calorie, fat, and cholesterol after the high energy preload compared to healthy weight children (d’s range: 0.31-0.48). Our findings support differences between the amount of self-regulation between normal and OV/OB children as well as the items they select in order to compensate.

Background Self-regulation seems to be an important factor in weight maintenance in college students. After college enrollment, some students experience impactful circumstances causing mood change, which may lead to weight gain. Not much is known about the relationship between mood and self-regulation of food in college students. Objective To examine the correlation between mood and self-regulation of food intake in college students using an objective methodology. Study Design, Setting, Participants Sixty undergraduate students (male and female with the mean age of 19.8 [SD = 1.43]) completed the study (2 visits with lunch buffets). Participants were offered a preload drink (with different calorie content each visit) 30 minutes prior to lunch. Students were asked to watch an emotional (sad) movie before lunch to change their emotional status. Measurable Outcome/Analysis Participants completed baseline questionnaires, and anthropometric measures. Compensation index (COMPX) was used to measure self-regulation. Regression analysis and ANOVA were used to examine the relationship between self-regulation and mood in different genders and Body Mass Index (BMI) categories. Results Female students had significantly better COMPX scores (72.34 ± 60.75) compared to male students (130.87 ± 83.59) (F = 9.223, P = .004). The average mood change was −2.021 (SD = 2.75) and −3.057 (SD = 3.53) in males and females respectively. The data indicated a significant correlation between COMPX scores and general mood change (F = 5.486, P = .026, R2 = 0.159) in female college students. No correlation was found among males. There was no correlation between COMPX scores, self-regulation questionnaires, and BMI (P > .05). Data showed no significant association between mood change and COMPX scores when comparing different BMI categories (P > .05). Conclusions There was no relationship between self-reported and objective data regarding self-regulation. In general, there seems to be better self-regulatory skills in females compared to males. However, when exposed to a mood stimulus, female students appear to be more affected with a higher influence on their eating behaviors, whereas male students’ eating behaviors were not altered by the mood changes.