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Convergent and discriminant validity for dieting and non-dieting items (n = 450)
| Items | Non-dieting dependent variable | Dieting dependent variable |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted calorie intake in the past month | -.24** | .71** |
| Changed eating to lose weight in the past month | -.26** | .74** |
| Changed eating to alter body shape in the past month | -.23** | .69** |
| Eaten healthily in the past month | .55** | .07 |
* p < .05 (1-tailed), ** p < .01 (1-tailed)
