Abstract
In this exploratory study we have examined determinants of unhealthy eating behaviours in a sample of 500 middle aged adults from a city community in Scotland. Effects of sociodemographic characteristics and behavioural factors on the number of unhealthy eating habits were estimated. Findings from regression analyses show strong effects of male gender, lower occupational status, and smoking status on poor eating habits. A significant interaction effect between gender and alcohol consumption indicates a considerable gender difference in links between nutrition and drinking habits. The present findings indicate the complicated nature of determinants of unhealthy eating behaviours and call for more complex methods in studying patterns of eating behaviour.
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