Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Exercise Science
Examining the Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Physical Activity and Drunkorexia
Document Type
Poster Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Start Date
13-4-2018 8:30 AM
End Date
13-4-2018 10:00 AM
Sponsor
Rose Marie Ward (Miami University of Ohio)
Description
The use of alcohol is increasingly prevalent on college campuses and is associated with other risky behaviors. The term “drunkorexia” is a colloquial term that describes the practice of disordered eating and alcohol consumption by weight conscious drinkers (Ward & Galante, 2015). Drunkorexia can be expressed as the restriction of calories so alcohol can be consumed without gaining weight. In previous research, participating in drunkorexia is associated with the use of physical activity. Physical activity can be measured through the use of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. However, it is unknown if drunkorexia is related to body composition. This study seeks to extend the literature and examine the relationship between physical activity level, BMI, and Drunkorexia. The goal of this study is to determine if college students with a lower BMI and higher scores on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short form (IPAQ- short), are more likely to engage in behaviors, like Drunkorexia. Data collection is in progress. It is being collected through an anonymous online survey using Qualtrics to students at a midsized mid-Western university. The Compensatory Eating Behaviors in Response to Alcohol Consumption scale will be used to examine drunkorexia; the IPAQ-short form will be used to examine physical activity level; and height and weight will be used to calculate Body Mass Index. Expected results are to see a significant positive correlation in students that show behaviors of Drunkorexia and have lower BMI as well as higher scores on the IQAP-short form. Results from this study can inform future college student health interventions.
Examining the Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Physical Activity and Drunkorexia
Indianapolis, IN
The use of alcohol is increasingly prevalent on college campuses and is associated with other risky behaviors. The term “drunkorexia” is a colloquial term that describes the practice of disordered eating and alcohol consumption by weight conscious drinkers (Ward & Galante, 2015). Drunkorexia can be expressed as the restriction of calories so alcohol can be consumed without gaining weight. In previous research, participating in drunkorexia is associated with the use of physical activity. Physical activity can be measured through the use of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. However, it is unknown if drunkorexia is related to body composition. This study seeks to extend the literature and examine the relationship between physical activity level, BMI, and Drunkorexia. The goal of this study is to determine if college students with a lower BMI and higher scores on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short form (IPAQ- short), are more likely to engage in behaviors, like Drunkorexia. Data collection is in progress. It is being collected through an anonymous online survey using Qualtrics to students at a midsized mid-Western university. The Compensatory Eating Behaviors in Response to Alcohol Consumption scale will be used to examine drunkorexia; the IPAQ-short form will be used to examine physical activity level; and height and weight will be used to calculate Body Mass Index. Expected results are to see a significant positive correlation in students that show behaviors of Drunkorexia and have lower BMI as well as higher scores on the IQAP-short form. Results from this study can inform future college student health interventions.