Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of unhealthy weight control behaviours in the context of the food environment and time management skills among Windsor Lancer men. Men from five varsity teams (n = 40) completed an anonymous survey via Qualtrics which contained questions regarding demographics, food skills, food behaviours, disordered eating, and sport nutrition knowledge. Chi-square and one-way ANOVA tests were conducted to determine if significant associations existed between unhealthy weight control behaviours and the variables measured in the food environment and time management contexts as well as weight discrepancy and body satisfaction scores. Overall, 10 (25%) men reported unhealthy weight control behaviours, yet no significant associations between unhealthy weight control behaviours and the food environment, time management skills, and weight discrepancy (all p’s > .05) were observed. However, statistically significant results were observed between unhealthy weight control behaviours and body satisfaction scores (p = .015), such that those with lower body satisfaction also reported unhealthy weight control behaviours such as fasting, skipped meals, ate little food, used a food substitute, and smoked more cigarettes.
