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Sensitivity to reward is associated with snack and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents

Authors: Nathalie De Cock, Wendy Van Lippevelde, Leentje Vervoort, Jolien Vangeel, Lea Maes, Steven Eggermont, Caroline Braet, Carl Lachat, Lieven Huybregts, Lien Goossens, Kathleen Beullens, Patrick Kolsteren, John Van Camp

Published in: European Journal of Nutrition | Issue 4/2016

Abstract

Purpose

High intake of palatable foods, such as energy-dense snacks and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), is common among adolescents. An individual’s sensitivity to reward (SR) may influence these intakes. The main objective of this study was to investigate the association between SR and both snack and SSB intake among adolescents.

Methods

A representative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1104 14- to 16-year-olds (mean age = 14.7 ± 0.8 years; 50.9 % boys; 18.0 % overweight) in Flanders. Daily intakes were measured by a food frequency questionnaire. SR was assessed using the behavioral activation system (BAS) scales. Multilevel regression analyses (two level: adolescent school) were conducted using STATA version 13.

Results

BAS drive was positively associated with daily intakes of SSBs (13.79 %, p < 0.01), unhealthy snacks (5.42 %, p < 0.001), and energy and nutrients derived from SSBs (p < 0.001) and snacks (p < 0.01). BAS reward responsiveness (RR) was only positively associated with intake of unhealthy snacks (3.85 %, p < 0.05), healthy snacks (6.41 %, p < 0.05), and fat (4.05 %, p < 0.01) and Na (3.89 %, p < 0.05) from snacks. Interaction effects of gender and BAS RR (p < 0.05) were found. Significant positive associations between BAS RR and daily intakes of energy from snacks (6.48 %, p < 0.01) and fat from snacks (7.22 %, p < 0.001) were found only for girls.

Conclusion

SR was associated with snack and SSB consumption in adolescents, especially in girls. These findings suggest that SR should be taken into account when designing interventions to improve the snack and SSB intake of adolescents.

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Title: Sensitivity to reward is associated with snack and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents
Authors: Nathalie De Cock
Wendy Van Lippevelde
Leentje Vervoort
Jolien Vangeel
Lea Maes
Steven Eggermont
Caroline Braet
Carl Lachat
Lieven Huybregts
Lien Goossens
Kathleen Beullens
Patrick Kolsteren
John Van Camp
Publication date: 01-06-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Nutrition / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1436-6207
Electronic ISSN: 1436-6215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-015-0981-3

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