While discussing topics related to health, weight gain,
diet, and physical activity, women in both high and low
income groups described many of their diet and physical
activity behaviors. Diet and physical activity behaviors
reported by low income women were more likely to
promote positive energy balance than were those of high
income women. For instance, low income women described
eating energy dense foods (fast foods, fried foods,
soda, high fat toppings on vegetables, etc.), overeating
(binge eating and eating large portions), eating few fruits
and vegetables (only eating fruits and just eating one or two
types of vegetables), and walking only in association with
daily living. High income women mentioned soothing
cravings and nausea with healthy foods, choosing less
energy dense foods to satisfy increased appetites, eating
small, frequent meals to prevent hunger, bringing lunch
from home to avoid overeating at work, and maintaining
exercise frequency.