Impact of Mindful Eating and Movement on University Students' Food and Physical Literacy, and Social-Emotional Competencies

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MACAU · Aug 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring whether a program that combines mindful eating and physical movement can help university students improve their understanding of food and physical activities, as well as enhance their social and emotional skills. The study will involve students aged 18 to 25 who speak Chinese and are willing to participate regularly. Researchers will compare a group that takes part in the mindful eating and movement program with another group that follows standard physical education classes to see which group shows more improvement in these areas.

Participants in the trial will engage in short exercises focused on mindful eating during breaks in their physical education classes and will also participate in mindful movement activities at the end of each class. They will be assessed before the program starts, right after it ends (after 8 weeks), and again one month later to track any changes in their food literacy, physical literacy, and social-emotional competencies. It's important to note that students with a history of eating disorders or severe mental health issues will not be eligible to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. University undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 years old who are not pregnant;
• • 2. Chinese-speaking adults;
• • 3. Willing to sign the consent form;
• • 4. Willing to attend mindful practice regularly;
• • 5. No prior experience with formal mindfulness practices such as mindful eating or mindful movement.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Not university undergraduate students;
• • 2. Below 18 years old or above 25;
• • 3. Non-Chinese speaking adults;
• • 4. Unable or refuse to sign the consent form;
• • 5. Refuse to attend mindful practice regularly;
• • 6. History of eating disorders;
• • 7. Severe mental health disorders requiring ongoing treatment;
• • 8. Physical conditions limiting participation in physical activities.