Those who follow the gluten-free diet are more likely to have healthier eating habits, but are also more likely to have unhealthy weight control behaviors based on results of a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota in the United States wanted to explore the socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics of young adults who follow a gluten-free diet. The study involved a sample of 1,819 young adults aged 25 to 36 from the longitudinal cohort study of the EAT project.
Scientists measured weight goals, weight control behaviors, eating habits, eating behaviors, physical activity, and food intake.
They found that about 13% of participants consumed gluten-free foods and that these consumers were 4-7 times more likely to be in control of their diet.
Researchers observed that there was a significant link between taste for gluten-free foods and interest in nutrition in general.
In addition, the preference for gluten-free foods also appears to be associated with healthy eating behaviors such as eating breakfast regularly or consuming more. fruits and vegetables.
While their food intake does not always follow all of the recommendations, these participants eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber, and less sodium and saturated fat.
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