Nicole A VanKim1, Darin J Erickson2, Marla E Eisenberg3, Katherine Lust4, B R Simon Rosser2, Melissa N Laska2. 1. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA. nvankim@mail.sdsu.edu. 2. University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 3. University of Minnesota, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 4. University of Minnesota, Boynton Health Service, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To identify and describe homogenous profiles of female college students based on weight-related behaviors and examine differences across 5 sexual orientation groups. METHODS: Data from the 2009-2013 College Student Health Survey (Minnesota-based survey of 2- and 4-year college students) were used to fit latent class models. RESULTS: Four profiles were identified across all sexual orientation groups: "healthier eating habits," "moderate eating habits," "unhealthy weight control," and "healthier eating habits, more physically active." Differences in patterns and prevalence of profiles across sexual orientation suggest need for interventions addressing insufficient physical activity and unhealthy weight control behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Future interventions should consider the diversity of behavioral patterns across sexual orientation to more effectively address weight-related behavioral disparities.
OBJECTIVES: To identify and describe homogenous profiles of female college students based on weight-related behaviors and examine differences across 5 sexual orientation groups. METHODS: Data from the 2009-2013 College Student Health Survey (Minnesota-based survey of 2- and 4-year college students) were used to fit latent class models. RESULTS: Four profiles were identified across all sexual orientation groups: "healthier eating habits," "moderate eating habits," "unhealthy weight control," and "healthier eating habits, more physically active." Differences in patterns and prevalence of profiles across sexual orientation suggest need for interventions addressing insufficient physical activity and unhealthy weight control behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Future interventions should consider the diversity of behavioral patterns across sexual orientation to more effectively address weight-related behavioral disparities.
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