A functional description of adult picky eating using latent profile analysis.

Jordan M EllisHana F ZickgrafAmy T GallowayJamal H EssayliMatthew C Whited

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2018)

A distinct adult PE profile was observed, indicating childhood PE and appetitive behaviors may carry over into adulthood. Research identifying meaningful groups of picky eaters will help to shed light on the conditions under which picky eating is a risk factor for significant psychosocial impairment or distress, or weight-related problems.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
mental health
childhood cancer
early life
body mass index
body weight