Age and Body Satisfaction Predict Diet Adherence in Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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| Authors: | Christina H Vlahou Lindsey L Cohen Amanda M Woods Jeffrey D Lewis Benjamin D Gold |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA;(3) Children’s Center for Digestive Health Care, LLC., Atlanta, GA, USA;(4) Division of Gastroenterology, Emory Children’s Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA |
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| Abstract: | The aim of the current study was to determine whether age and body satisfaction predict dietary adherence in adolescents with
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and whether older females are less adherent than younger males and females. Forty-four participants
aged 10–21 with IBD were recruited. Participants provided informed consent and demographics. Body satisfaction was measured
by a questionnaire and a task in which participants selected their current and ideal body image out of silhouettes depicting
bodies ranging from underweight to obese. Adherence was measured by marking a 100 mm visual analog scale, the 1-week completion
of a dietary log, and a questionnaire evaluating coping strategies used for overcoming obstacles to dietary adherence. Age
was related to dietary adherence, with younger children being more likely to adhere. Participants more satisfied with their
body reported better dietary adherence. Findings remained consistent across multiple measures of body satisfaction and adherence.
Healthcare providers and parents should be informed of these findings in order to improve adherence. |
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| Keywords: | Inflammatory bowel disease Body satisfaction Diet adherence Pediatric psychology |
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