Food Portion Sizes Consumed by College Students

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dc.contributor.authorCloyd, Brooke N.
dc.contributor.authorCollins, Nina
dc.contributor.authorRandall, G. Kevin
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-11T19:54:40Z
dc.date.available2022-03-11T19:54:40Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionThis article was originally published by Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences
dc.description.abstractObesity is on the rise in the United States, and causes of such an epidemic have become the basis of research in many scientific studies. Researchers are looking at portion control or distortion as one part of the problem. This portion control problem can put people who often eat in a cafeteria setting at high risk for obesity. This study examined a Midwestern University’s students’ eating habits and compared their eating habits to the USDA guidelines. The purpose of this study was to compare the estimated portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, and french fries consumed by college students with the USDA suggested serving size. "Serving Size Screener ” was administered to a volunteer sample consisting of 67 college students (45 females) in general education classes during the 2008 spring semester. Participants were given a portion guide to use as they completed the personal food frequency questionnaire. Single sample t-tests were performed comparing the study sample's perceived average portion size consumed relative to the USDA suggested size for the three categories. Results indicated that students consumed significantly larger servings of each item than the USDA recommendations.
dc.identifier.citationCloyd, B. N., Collins, N., & Randall G. K. (2008). Food portion sizes consumed by college students. Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences, 7, http://www.kon.org/urc/urc_research_journal7.html
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/3306
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUndergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences
dc.subjectperceived average portion size
dc.subjectobesity rates
dc.subjectportion guide
dc.subjectUSDA suggested size
dc.titleFood Portion Sizes Consumed by College Students
dc.typeArticle

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