ERIC Number: EJ1448227
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
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Do Dietary Patterns Differ with Video Game Usage in College Men?
Journal of American College Health, v72 n8 p2362-2370 2024
Objective: To assess differences in dietary quality among college men reporting high, moderate, and non-video game usage. Participants: College men aged 18-24. Methods: Cross-sectional data were collected between 2012 and 2020. Participants (n = 1259) were categorized according to self-reported video game usage: non-users (NVG), <1 h/day (MVG), and [greater than or equal to]1 h/day (HVG). ANCOVA identified group differences in nutrient intake from 3-day food records. Results: College men reported 30% NVG, 39% MVG, and 31% HVG. Higher saturated fat (30.2 ± 0.4 g and 30.1 ± 0.3 g, vs. 28.5 ± 0.4 g, p < 0.01, p < 0.01) and lower fruit/vegetable intake (3.00 ± 0.1 cups and 2.91 ± 0.1 cups, vs. 3.45 ± 0.1 cups, p < 0.00, p < 0.00) was observed in HVG and MVG vs. NVG. Higher discretionary calories (750 ± 13 kcals, vs. 686 ± 13 kcals, p < 0.00) in HVG and sodium (3922 ± 44 mg, vs. 3860 ± 50 mg, p < 0.02) in MVG were reported vs. NVG. Conclusion: Video game usage was associated with higher saturated fat, sodium, discretionary calories, and lower F/V intake in college men.
Descriptors: Video Games, Gender Differences, Males, Eating Habits, Food, Nutrition, College Students, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Health Behavior, Introductory Courses, Nutrition Instruction, Body Composition, Body Weight, Body Height, Student Characteristics, Race, Age Differences, Physical Activity Level, Grants, Smoking
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1010738
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