Table 4 Items factor loading within constructs of Malay-EBPQ

Construct 1: Lifestyle & behavioral eating [KMO = 0.725]

14.4 (3.12)

 I buy meat every time I go to the grocery store.

 I have a serving of meat at every meal.

 On Sunday, I eat dessert more than once a day.

 A complete meal includes a meat, a starch, a vegetable, and bread.

 I associate success with food.

Construct 2: Emotional eating [KMO = 0.872]

21.9 (5.44)

Construct 2a: Snacking behavior

12.7 (3.54)

 I snack more at night.

 When I buy snack foods, I eat until I have finished the whole package.

 I am a snacker.

 If I am bored, I will snack more.

 I sometimes snack even when I am not hungry.

Construct 2b: Emotional influence (3 items)

9.2 (2.59)

 When I am in a bad mood, I eat whatever I feel like eating.

 My emotions affect what and how much I eat.

 I eat when I am upset.

Construct 3: Haphazard planning [KMO = 0.738]

10.1 (2.95)

 I eat out because it is more convenient than eating at home.

 I hate to cook.

 I eat at a fast food restaurant at least three times a week.

 When I don't plan meals, I eat fast food.

Construct 4: Low-fat eating [KMO = 0.885]

28.5 (4.38)

 I carefully watch the portion sizes of my foods.

 I use low-fat food products.

 I count fat grams.

 I am very conscious of how much fat is in the food I eat.

 I choose healthy foods to prevent heart diseases.

 When choosing fast food, I pick a place that offers healthy foods.

 I reduce fat in recipes by substituting ingredients and cutting portions.

 I take a shopping list to the store.

Construct 5: Meal skipping [KMO = 0.755]

14.3 (3.39)

 If I am busy, I will eat a snack instead of lunch.

 If I eat a larger than usual lunch, I will replace supper with a snack.

 If I eat a larger than usual lunch, I will skip supper.

 I rarely eat breakfast.

 If I do not feel hungry, I will skip a meal even if it is time to eat.

Construct 6: Snacking pattern [KMO = 0.742]

17.4 (3.56)

 I eat cookies, candy bars, or ice-cream in place of dinner.

 I snack two or three time every day.

 To me, cookies are an ideal snack food.

 I have a sweet tooth.

 Sometimes I eat dessert more than once a day.

 I usually keep cookies in the house.