Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Menstruation and the Variability of Food Intake in Female College Students

월경 전.후 여대생의 식사섭취 행태 변동성 분석

  • Kang, Soohwa (Department of Food & Nutrition, Graduate School of Gacheon University) ;
  • Lee, Youngmee (Department of Food & Nutrition, Graduate School of Gacheon University)
  • 강수화 (가천대학교 글로벌캠퍼스 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 이영미 (가천대학교 글로벌캠퍼스 생활과학대학 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2013.12.06
  • Accepted : 2013.12.16
  • Published : 2013.12.31
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

This study aimed to elicit the variability of appetite and food intake patterns in female college students during different menstrual phases. The craving for certain foods and physiological and psychological symptoms of menstrual phase (pre- and post-menstrual) were investigated by self-administered questionnaire. Three hundred and sixty six students who were 20.9 years old and had $19.8kg/m^2$ of BMI volunteered to participate in this study. Most of the subjects (89.5%) experienced the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) such as irritation, bodily fatigue, nervosity. Symptoms such as tiredness, stomachache, changes in taste and increased appetite were pointed out to be experienced at the onset of the menstrual cycle. The variability of food intake in premenstrual phase, 11.0% of subjects had decreased food intake where as 68.8% had experienced increased intake. The postmenstrual phase, 20.1% had decreased food intake while 45.2% had experienced increased intake due to changes in the appetite. Before starting menstruation, most of the subjects craved for sweets. The group who had experienced abnormal appetite during menstrual phase was significantly high ratio in overweight and obese students (p<0.05). We also observed an association between the PMS score and the variability of eating patterns during the menstrual phase. The students who experienced changing appetite and food intake had significantly high PMS score in the premenstrual phase (p<0.01) and postmenstrual phase (p<0.05). These results suggested a need for future study related to changes in the actual nutrient intake and activity level during the menstrual phase.

Keywords

References

  1. Alice KH, Mary K (1993): Change in dietary intake, urinary nitrogen, and urinary volume across the menstrual cycle. Am J Clin Nutr 57(1): 43-46
  2. Blaustein JD, Wadi GN (1976): Ovarian influences on the meal patterns of female rats. Physiol Behav 17(2): 201-208 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(76)90064-0
  3. Buffenstein R, Poppitt SD, McDevitt RM, Prentice AM (1995): Food intake and the menstrual cycle: A retrospective analysis, with implications for appetite research. Physiol Behav 58(6): 1067-1077 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(95)02003-9
  4. Choi JW (2013): Relationship among premenstrual syndrome, dietary behavior, stress, and depression of female adults. MS Thesis, Sungsin University
  5. Chon MY, Jeon HW, Kim MH (2012): Bone Mineral density and factors influencing bone mineral density in college women. Korean J Women Health Nurs 18(3): 190-199 https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2012.18.3.190
  6. Cross GB, Marley J, Miles H, Willson K (2001): Changes in nutrient intake during the menstrual cycle of overweight women with premenstrual syndrome. Brit J Nutr 85: 475-482 https://doi.org/10.1079/BJN2000283
  7. Czaja JA, Goy RW (1975): Ovarian hormones and food intake in female guinea pigs and rhesus monkeys. Horm Behav 6(4): 329-349 https://doi.org/10.1016/0018-506X(75)90003-3
  8. Dalvit Mc, Phillips SP (1983): The effect of the human menstrual cycle on nutrient intake. Physiol Behav 31(2): 209-212 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(83)90120-8
  9. Dalvit SP (1981): The effect of the menstrual cycle on patterns of food intake. Am J Clin Nutr 34(9): 204-213
  10. Danker HH, Roczen K, Lowenstein WU (1995): Regulation of food intake during the menstrual cycle. Anthropol Anz 53(3): 231-238
  11. Davidsen L, Vistisen B, Astrup A (2007): Impact of the menstrual cycle on determinants of energy balance : a putative role in weight loss attempts. Int J Obes 31(12): 1777-1785 https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0803699
  12. Dye L, Blundell JE (1997): Menstrual cycle and appetite control:implications for weight regulation. J Hum Reprod Sci 12(6): 1142-1151 https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/12.6.1142
  13. Gentry RT, Wade GN, Roy EJ (1976): Individual differences in estradiol-induced behaviors and in neuronal H-estradiol uptake in rats. Physiol Behav 17(2): 195-200 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(76)90063-9
  14. Frye CA, Crystal S, Ward KD, Kanarek RB (1994): Menstrual cycle and dietary restraint influence taste preferences in young women. Physiol Behav 55(3): 561-567 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(94)90117-1
  15. Giannini AJ, Price WA, Loiselle RH, Giannini MC (1985): Hyperphagia in premenstrual tension syndrome. J Clin Psychiatry 46(10)436-437
  16. Ha KH (2005): Perception and patterns for weight control of the female college students. Korean J Hum Ecol 9(2): 197-209
  17. Halbreich U, Endicott J, Schacht S, Nee J (1982): The diversity of premenstrual changes as reflected in the premenstrual assessment form. Acta Psychiatr Scand 65(1): 46-65 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1982.tb00820.x
  18. Hormes JM, Timko CA(2011): All cravings are not created equal. Correlates of menstrual versus non-cyclic chocolate craving. Appetite 57(1): 1-5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2011.03.008
  19. Jeong BS, Lee JH, Chang NS Kang BM, Joe SH, Kim YC, Han OS (2001): Treatment-seeking behaviors among Korean university women with premenstrual symptoms. Korean J Psychopharmacol 12(3): 201-210
  20. Jeong HM, Kim YS (2004): Factors affecting dysmenorrhea among adolescents. Korean J Child Health Nurs 10(2): 196-204
  21. Jung JH (2009): Dietary behaviors and life style in high school female students with premenstrual syndrome. MS Thesis, Sungsin University
  22. Kathryn E, Piehwski RD, CBDT (Graduate Rosoarch Assistant) (2011): A reduced-calorie dietary pattern including a daily sweet smack promotes body weight reduction and body composition improvements in premenopausal women who are overweight and obese: a piot study. Am J Diet Assoc 111(8): 1198-1203 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2011.05.013
  23. Kim BS, Lee YE (2000): The relationship of food behaviors with body Image and BMI of female college students in Jeonbuk province. Korean J Hum Ecol 9(2): 231-243
  24. Kim EH, Kim SJ (2001): Pre-menstruation discomforts experienced by women. Korean J Women Health Nurs 7(4): 631-641
  25. Kim JW (2003): Sleep pattern across the menstrual cycle phase in healthy women. Ph.D thesis, Korea University
  26. Kim JY, Ahn HS (2008): A Study of nutritional intakes, food preference and blood composition in female college students with premenstural syndrome. Korean J community Nutr 7(6): 731-740
  27. Kim YM, Jung MH (1994): A Survey on premenstrual syndrom of female workers. Korean J Public Health Nurs 8(1): 53-56
  28. Lee IS (1998): A study on the menstrual patterns and menstrual discomforts in women university students. Korean J Public Health Nurs 12(1): 116-131
  29. Lim HS, Park YS (2010): Differences in dietary intake and life-style of female college students in Seoul with and without premenstrual syndrome. J Korean Soc Menopause 16(3): 153-161
  30. Lovejoy JC, Champagne CM, Donge LD, Xie H, Smith SR (2008): Increased visceral fat and decreased energy expenditure during the menopausal transition. Int J Obes 32(6): 949-958 https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2008.25
  31. McNair DM, Frankenthaler ML, Czerlinsky T, White TW, Sasson S, Fisher S (1982): Simulated public speaking as a model of clinical anxiety. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol 77(1): 7-10
  32. Manocha S, Choudhuri G, Tandon BN (1986): A study of dietary intake in pre-and post-menstrual period. Hum Nutr Appl Nutr 40(3): 213-216
  33. Margaret CM, Johanna WL, Joanne LS, and Mindy K (1994): Effect of the menstrual cycle on energy and nutrient intake. Am J Clin Nutr 60(6): 895-899
  34. McNeil J, Doucet E (2012): Possible factors for altered energy balance across the menstrual cycle: a closer look at the severity of PMS, reward driven behaviors and leptin variations. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 163(1): 5-10 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.03.008
  35. Meir S (2000): Premenstural syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Guidlines for management. J Psychiatry Neurosci 25(5): 459-468
  36. Moon HJ (2005): A Study on dietary attitudes and body composition by menstrual cycle in female college students of Yeosu area. MS Thesis, Yeosu University
  37. Park JY (2011): The BMI, body image recognition, and weight control behavior of female college students. Korean J Academy Fundam Nurs 18(4): 444-451
  38. Park KE, Lee SE (2001): A study on premenstrual syndrome and menstrual attitude. Korean J Women Health Nurs 3(7): 359-372
  39. Sung MJ, Chang KJ (2006): Correlations among life stress, dietary behaviors and food choice of college students. J East Asian Soc Dietary Life 16(6): 655-662
  40. Seo IJ, Doo KJ (2010): A study on the relationship between study and leisure time according to the sleeping time of university students. Proceedings of 2010 Symposium of the Korean Home Management Association, p. 329
  41. The Korean Nutrition Society (2010): Dietary reference intakes for Koreans. Seoul
  42. Tarasuk V, Beaton GH (1991): Menstrual-cycle patterns in energy and macronutrient intake. Am J Clin Nutr 53(2): 442-447
  43. Wade GN (1972): Gonadal hormones and behavioral regulation of body weight. Physiol Behav 8(3): 523-534 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(72)90340-X
  44. Yang HY, Byun YS (2012): Weight control behavior in women college students and factors influencing behavior. Korean J Acad Fundam Nurs 19(2): 190-200 https://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2012.19.2.190
  45. Yena JY, Chang SJ, Ko CH, Yen CF, Chena CS, Yeh YC, Chen CC (2010): The high-sweet-fat food craving among women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder:Emotional response, implicit attitude and rewards sensitivity. Psychoneuroendocrinology 35(8): 1203-1212 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.02.006
  46. Yom YH, Lee KE (2010): Factors affecting eating attitude of female undergraduates in regard to BMI. Korean J Acad Nurs 40(5): 676-685 https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.676
  47. Yonkers KA (2008): Premenstrual syndrome. J Lancet 371: 1200-1210 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60527-9
  48. Ziomkiewicz A, Pawlowski B, Ellison PT, Lipson SF, Thune I, Jasienska G (2012): Higher luteal progesterone is associated with low levels of premenstrual aggressive behavior and fatigue. Biol Psychol 91(3): 376- 382 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2012.08.001

Cited by

  1. 추석기간 중 여대생의 섭식스타일과 식품 섭취와의 관련성 vol.21, pp.2, 2016, https://doi.org/10.5720/kjcn.2016.21.2.131
  2. Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE vol.11, pp.8, 2013, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11081939
  3. 구매 목적에 따른 초콜릿 선택속성에 관한 연구 - 본인선물과 타인선물 중심으로 - vol.35, pp.2, 2013, https://doi.org/10.7318/kjfc/2020.35.2.167
  4. 일 지역 여대생의 월경전증후군 대처, 음식갈망이 월경전증후군에 미치는 영향 vol.33, pp.2, 2013, https://doi.org/10.15434/kssh.2020.33.2.106