Table 1.
Variable name | Question frequency | Time of day rules |
---|---|---|
Affect | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Boredom | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Hunger | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Cravings | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Tiredness | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Unhealthy food availability | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Temptations | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Missed meals/snacks | ~3–4 per day | All available times |
Self-efficacy (confidence) | ~ 1–2 per day | No nighttime |
Motivation | ~ 1–2 per day | All available times |
Socializing (with or without food present) | ~1–2 per day | Afternoons and evenings |
Watching TV | ~1–2 per day | Afternoons and evenings |
Negative interpersonal interactions | ~1–2 per day | All available times |
Healthy food presence | ~1–2 per day | All available times |
Cognitive load | ~1–2 per day | All available times |
Food cues (advertisements) | ~1–2 per day | All available times |
Hours of sleep | Once | Morning |
Exercise | Once | Evenings |
Alcohol consumption | Once | Afternoons and evenings |
Planning food intake | Once | Morning and afternoon |
Time of day | Continuous measurement | All available times |