Table 2.

Exploratory factor analysis factor loadings among registered dietitians/nutritionists who work in weight management (n 1018)

	Knowledge of intuitive eating	Attitudes toward intuitive eating	Non-restrictive/intuitive eating practices	Traditional/restrictive practices
An intuitive eater tries to avoid certain foods high in fat, carbohydrates or calories	0·6272
An intuitive eater eats when feeling emotional (e.g. anxious, depressed, sad), even when not physically hungry	0·7545
If craving a certain food, an intuitive eater allows his/herself to have it	0·7077
An intuitive eater gets mad at his/herself for eating something unhealthy	0·7814
An intuitive eater is able to cope with negative emotions (e.g. anxiety, sadness) without turning to food for comfort	0·7800
An intuitive eater allows his/herself to eat what food is desired at the moment	0·6220
Most of the time, an intuitive eater desires to eat nutritious foods	0·5766
An intuitive eater mostly eats foods that make his/her body perform efficiently (well)	0·6446
An intuitive eater relies on his/her hunger signals to tell him/her when to eat	0·8848
An intuitive eater relies on his/her fullness (satiety) signals to tell him/her when to stop eating	0·8778
Research has shown that intuitive eating is positively associated with a normal BMI	0·6373
Research has shown that weight loss is necessary for overweight and/or obese individuals to improve their health	0·4361
Research has shown that intuitive eating is positively associated with psychological well-being (i.e. self-esteem, overall life satisfaction and proactive coping skills)	0·7406
Research has shown that intuitive eating is inversely (negatively) associated with disordered eating, body dissatisfaction and internalization of the thin ideal	0·6081
How strongly do you support the use of intuitive eating to promote a healthy lifestyle?		0·4792
Intuitive eating is more effective than calorie-restricted dieting for long-term weight loss and/or maintenance		0·3904
It is important for individuals to learn to eat based on internal cues of hunger, fullness and satisfaction		0·4588
It is important for individuals to choose foods that honour health and body function that also taste good		0·4380
Intuitive eating is an adaptive style of eating		0·4399
Students studying to become registered dietitians should be educated about intuitive eating		0·7825
Registered dietitians should be trained to use intuitive eating for weight management		0·8107
Give specific advice regarding opportunities for increasing incidental physical activity			0·5458
Help clients find ways to be physically active that are enjoyable, rather than following a strict exercise regimen			0·6738
Give advice regarding distribution of meals and snacks throughout the day			0·3671
Give practical advice regarding shopping and cooking to achieve dietary goals			0·4907
Help clients identify and eat foods that they enjoy and are nutritious			0·5765
Work with clients using behaviour modification techniques			0·5900
Help clients learn to recognize and eat based on their internal signals of hunger, fullness and satiety			0·5460
Recommend keeping a hunger awareness journal/diary			0·5190
Work with clients to increase self-esteem			0·7831
Work with clients to increase self-acceptance of weight			0·7207
Give specific advice to eat fewer calories				0·6842
Give specific advice to reduce total fat intake				0·5650
Advise clients to follow specific dieting plans that dictate what, when and/or how much to eat				0·3860
Encourage clients to avoid foods high in fat, carbohydrates or calories				0·4497
Recommend using a food journal/diary to monitor exact calories, portions, etc.				0·5423
Recommend keeping a weight journal/diary				0·5400
Suggest that clients weigh themselves				0·4964

Items with factor loadings ≥0·35 are shown.