The relationship between restrained eating and physical activity among female university students: a cross-lagged study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundRestrained eating (RE) is common among female university students and is closely related to weight management and other health-related behaviors. Physical activity (PA), another key health behavior in this population, may both influence and be influenced by RE. However, existing evidence is predominantly cross-sectional, limiting understanding of their reciprocal longitudinal relationship.ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the bidirectional longitudinal associations between RE and...