Prevalence of Abnormal Eating Among Middle Aged Peri and

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the dietary habits and prevalence of abnormal eating practices of middle-aged peri- and menopausal women, based on Campbell’s conceptual framework. Data were collected from 181 female peri- and menopausal women participating in a nutrition and health education program at the community level. Results show most of the participants were not consuming the recommended amount of food from every food group set by the United States of Agriculture (USDA), indicating poor food intake. Abnormal eating tendencies were positively associated with vegetable intake and exercise, but negatively associated with fatty food intake. Participants, who ate more vegetables and less fatty foods, were more likely to be associated with abnormal eating tendencies, compared with other food groups. Findings from this study may provide an understanding of the prevalence of abnormal eating practices among peri- and menopausal women