Screen Time, Dietary Intake, and Obesity
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 March 2024) | Viewed by 2908
Special Issue Editor
Interests: eating patterns; meal timing; dietary composition; taste preferences; sleep patterns; physical activity; appetite; obesity; energy regulation; chronic disease risk; psychological factors; dietary assessment methodology; wearable technology
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Dear Colleagues,
The use of electronic devices is currently extremely common. Many studies have indicated that eating while watching TV is a risk factor for obesity. This could work through several mechanisms, including food advertising, increasing mindless eating, social facilitation, and taking time away from calorie-burning activities. There are fewer studies on eating while using devices and screens other than TV. Thus, while their use is increasingly common, much less is known about whether smartphones, tablets, computers, video gaming, and the like have an influence on or association with dietary intake. There is also little information on the effect of the use of multiple devices simultaneously, and the effects (if any) of screen time in conjunction with different physical activity levels, age groups, and socioeconomic levels on eating behavior, dietary intake, and body weight. Eating and sleeping patterns, screen time, and other lifestyle factors all influence each other, and may cause obesity through a confluence of circumstances and behaviors.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together the latest research on these topics. Submitted original studies, narrative and systematic reviews, and meta-analyses will be included. Studies of the effects of screen time and dietary intake on obesity are welcome.
Dr. Megan A. McCrory
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- screen time
- meal time
- dietary pattern
- sleep
- obesity
- appetite
- physical activity
- exercise
- distraction
- media multitasking
