Table 3.
Factor loadings for lifestyle and weight control behaviors
| Item | Regularity of meals | TV related viewing & eating | Weight control strategies | Eating away from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat lunch |
.87 |
|
|
|
| Eat dinner |
.81 |
|
|
|
| Eat breakfast |
.70 |
|
|
|
| Eat a snack while watching TV |
|
.78 |
|
|
| Eat a meal while watching TV |
|
.76 |
|
|
| Average daily hours of TV viewing |
|
.75 |
|
|
| Eat after 7 p.m. |
|
.52 |
|
|
| Write down amount and type of exercise |
|
|
.76 |
|
| Write down calorie content of food |
|
|
.70 |
|
| Plan meals to manage weight |
|
|
.48 |
|
| Plan exercise to manage weight |
|
|
.47 |
−.35 |
| Use meal replacements to manage weight |
|
|
.41 |
|
| Self-weighing |
|
|
|
|
| Eat food prepared at sit down restaurant |
|
|
|
.64 |
| Eat food at work (provided by employer or other employee) |
|
|
|
.60 |
| Purchase food at convenience store/gas station |
|
|
|
.50 |
| Eat food prepared at fast food restaurant |
|
|
|
.44 |
| Purchase food for a fundraiser | .32 |
Only loadings above .3 are shown.