scholarly journals Validation of a child version of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire in a Canadian sample: a psychometric tool for the evaluation of eating behaviour

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-443
Author(s):  
Jaime-lee Yabsley ◽  
Katie E Gunnell ◽  
Eleanor J Bryant ◽  
Vicky Drapeau ◽  
David Thivel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
High Protein ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Taste Preferences ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Uncontrolled Eating ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractObjectiveTo examine score validity and reliability of a child version of the twenty-one-item Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (CTFEQ-R21) in a sample of Canadian children and adolescents and its relationship with BMI Z-score and food/taste preferences.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingSchool-based.ParticipantsChildren (n 158), sixty-three boys (mean age 11·5 (sd 1·6) years) and ninety-five girls (11·9 (sd 1·9) years).ResultsExploratory factor analysis revealed that the CTFEQ-R21 was best represented by four factors with item 17 removed (CFFEQ-R20), representing Cognitive Restraint (CR), Cognitive Uncontrolled Eating (UE 1), External Uncontrolled Eating (UE 2) and Emotional Eating (EE), accounting for 41·2 % of the total common variance with good scale reliability. ANOVA revealed that younger children reported higher UE 1 and CR scores than older children, and boys who reported high UE 1 scores had significantly higher BMI Z-scores. Children with high UE 1 scores reported a greater preference for high-protein and -fat foods, and high-fat savoury (HFSA) and high-fat sweet (HFSW) foods. Higher preference for high-protein, -fat and -carbohydrate foods, and HFSA, HFSW and low-fat savoury foods was found in children with high UE 2 scores.ConclusionsThe study suggests that the CFFEQ-R20 can be used to measure eating behaviour traits and associations with BMI Z-score and food/taste preferences in Canadian children and adolescents. Future research is needed to examine the validity of the questionnaire in larger samples and other geographical locations, as well as the inclusion of extraneous variables such as parental eating or socio-economic status.

scholarly journals Turkish version of the ‘Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-51’ for obese individuals: a validity and reliability study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Özge Küçükerdönmez ◽  
Rana Nagihan Akder ◽  
Selda Seçkiner ◽  
Esra Oksel ◽  
Şerife Akpınar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Obese Adult ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Parallel Form ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Three Factor

Abstract Objectives: Obesity is a serious public health issue. Investigating the eating behaviour of individuals plays an important role in preventing obesity. Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to adapt the long and first version of the ‘Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire’ (TFEQ), a scale that examines the eating behaviour of individuals, to Turkish culture and to carry out its validity and reliability study. Design: The data were collected using data collection forms, and anthropometric measurements of the individuals were made by the researchers. The data collection form included several parameters: socio-demographic characteristics, the TFEQ scale, whose validity and reliability analysis is conducted here, and the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ) which was used as a parallel form. Setting: The Obesity Clinic at Ege University in Izmir. Participants: The study group consisted of obese adult individuals (n 257). Results: It was seen that constructing the questionnaire with twenty-seven items and four sub-dimensions provides better information about Turkish obese individuals. Factor loadings ranged from 0·421 to 0·846, and item total score correlations ranged from 0·214 to 0·558. Cronbach’s α coefficient was found to be 0·639 for the whole scale. A positive, strong and statistically significant correlation was detected between TFEQ and DEBQ, which was used as a parallel form (r = 0·519, P < 0·001). Conclusion: In Turkey, the long version of the TFEQ scale was found valid and reliable for obese adult individuals. TFEQ can be used by clinicians or researchers to study the eating behaviour of obese individuals.

scholarly journals A 21 tételes Háromfaktoros Evési Kérdőívvel szerzett tapasztalatok fiatal férfiak körében

2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (37) ◽  
pp. 1469-1477
Author(s):  
Edit Czeglédi
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Uncontrolled Eating ◽  
Male University Students ◽  
Three Factor

Abstract: Introduction: Eating behaviours play a crucial role in the development of obesity. Aims: To conduct a psychometric analysis of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire–R21 and to investigate the correlates of obesogenic eating behaviours among males. Method: Participants of the cross-sectional questionnaire-based study were male university students (n = 239, mean of age: 20.3 years, SD = 2.78 years). Measures: self-reported body weight and body height, Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire–R21, Trait Anxiety Scale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: Results of confirmatory factor analysis supported the theoretical model of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire–R21 (χ2(186) = 366.1, p<0.001, CFI = 0.959, TLI = 0.954, RMSEA = 0.064). Internal consistency of the scales was adequate (Cronbach’s α: 0.79–0.88). Body Mass Index and trait anxiety showed significant, positive associations with eating behaviours, such as uncontrolled eating, cognitive restraint, and emotional eating. Conclusions: Results support the construct validity and reliability of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire–R21 among males and highlight the importance of taking psychological factors into account in the prevention of obesity. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(37): 1469–1477.

scholarly journals Sensory perception and psychological aspects of eating behavior: factors influencing fat hedonics in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-318
Author(s):  
Yun Fei Tan ◽  
See Kwong Goh ◽  
See Wan Yan
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Cognitive Restraint ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Uncontrolled Eating ◽  
The Relationship

Understanding the causes of obesity epidemic requires examination of what contributes to preference of palatable foods. Using a sensorial-consumer approach, this research examined the relationship between the sensation of the hedonic liking of fat with psychological and weight profiles. The study began with preliminary testing of the hedonic ratings of 24 food items (12 low fat (LF), 12 high fat(HF)) and completion of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R18) investigating cognitive restraint, uncontrolled eating and emotional eating aspects. Eight (8) out of the twelve (12) food pairs that had discriminating characteristics were selected, for inclusion in the study, by 347 panellists. Results showed that overweight individuals had significantly lower liking towards LF sensation (4.27±2.13, p= 0.001) but significantly higher liking towards HF sensation (5.26±2.33, p= 0.001), compared to normal BMI individuals who had a significantly higher liking towards LF sensation (5.69±2.35, p= 0.001) but significantly lower liking towards HF sensation (4.17±2.40, p= 0.001). The Pearson product-moment correlation revealed similar trends on the association between liking of fat sensation and eating behaviour regardless of weight statuses. Specifically, cognitive restrainers were found to prefer the LF sensation while HF sensation were more favoured among uncontrolled and emotional eaters. This highlights the importance of investigating the combined effect of psychological aspects of eating behaviour and weight profiles towards liking of fat sensation.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the Child Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (CTFEQr17)

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (14) ◽  
pp. 2558-2567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleanor J Bryant ◽  
David Thivel ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput ◽  
Vicky Drapeau ◽  
John E Blundell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Food Preference ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
High Level ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractObjectiveTo develop and validate a child and adolescent version of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (CTFEQr17) and to assess its psychometric properties and factor structure. We also examined associations between the CTFEQr17 and BMI and food preferences.DesignA two-phase approach was utilized, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.SettingPrimary and secondary schools, UK.SubjectsIn phase 1, seventy-six children (thirty-nine boys; mean age 12·3 (sd1·4) years) were interviewed to ascertain their understanding of the original TFEQr21 and to develop accessible and understandable items to create the CTFEQr17. In phase 2, 433 children (230 boys; mean age 12·0 (sd1·7) years) completed the CTFEQr17 and a food preference questionnaire, a sub-sample (n253; 131 boys) had their height and weight measured, and forty-five children (twenty-three boys) were interviewed to determine their understanding of the CTFEQr17.ResultsThe CTFEQr17 showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’sα=0·85) and the three-factor structure was retained: cognitive restraint (CR), uncontrolled eating (UE) and emotional eating (EE). Qualitative data demonstrated a high level of understanding of the questionnaire (95 %). High CR was found to be significantly associated with a higher body weight, BMI and BMI percentile. High UE and EE scores were related to a preference for high-fat savoury and high-fat sweet foods. The relationships between CTFEQr17, anthropometry and food preferences were stronger for girls than boys.ConclusionsThe CTFEQr17 is a psychometrically sound questionnaire for use in children and adolescents, and associated with anthropometric and food preference measures.

The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire in the Evaluation of Eating Behaviour in Subjects Seeking Participation in a Dietotherapy Programme

2001 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Velia Boschi ◽  
Daniela Iorio ◽  
Nunzia Margiotta ◽  
Pasqualina D’Orsi ◽  
Claudio Falconi
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Three Factor

scholarly journals The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire and BMI in adolescents: results from the Québec Family Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 104 (7) ◽  
pp. 1074-1079 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Gallant ◽  
A. Tremblay ◽  
L. Pérusse ◽  
C. Bouchard ◽  
J.-P. Després ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Family Study ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Flexible Control ◽  
Cognitive Restraint ◽  
Quebec Family Study ◽  
Dietary Records ◽  
Three Factor Eating Questionnaire ◽  
Three Factor

Eating behaviour traits are associated with body weight variations in adults. The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) measures cognitive restraint, disinhibition and hunger, as well as their corresponding subscales, e.g. rigid and flexible control. The TFEQ has not been widely used in adolescents to investigate eating behaviour traits associated with body weight. The aim of the present study was to assess whether eating behaviour traits were associated with BMI in male and female adolescents. Sixty adolescents (thirty females and thirty males; mean age 15·0 (sd 2·4) years) from the Québec Family Study completed the TFEQ and 3 d dietary records. There were no sex differences in the TFEQ scores. Rigid control, disinhibition and emotional susceptibility (to overeat) were positively related to BMI z-scores for the entire sample (r 0·3, P < 0·05). There was a positive relationship between BMI z-scores and rigid control (r 0·39, P < 0·05) in females, while BMI z-scores were positively related to emotional susceptibility (r 0·42, P < 0·02) and disinhibition (r 0·41, P < 0·03) in males. Adolescents characterised by both high disinhibition and high rigid control had significantly higher BMI z-scores than those by both low disinhibition and low rigid control. There were no significant differences in BMI z-scores between the flexible control categories. Dietary macronutrient content was not consistently related to eating behaviour traits. These results show that the eating behaviour traits of disinhibition and rigid control are independently related to BMI z-scores in this group of adolescents.

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