Table 1
Examples of EBPQ items for each eating behavior domain
Eating behavior domain Example of an item
Low fat eating “I reduce fat in recipes by substituting ingredients and cutting portions.”
Emotional eating “When I am in a bad mood, I eat whatever I feel like eating.”
Snacking on sweets “I eat cookies, candy bars, or ice cream in place of dinner.”
Cultural lifestyle behaviors “A complete meal includes a meat, a starch, a vegetable, and bread.”
Haphazard planning “I never know what I am going to eat for supper when I get up in the morning.”
Meal skipping “If I eat a larger than usual lunch, I will replace supper with a snack.”