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Evaluation of the Relationship Between Addiction-like Eating Behavior, Mindful Eating, and Obesity in Adults
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between addictive-like eating behavior, mindful eating, and obesity and the factors affecting them. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted with 459 adults (47.7% male, 52.3% female, mean age 27.2±10.52 years). The study data were obtained with a web-based questionnaire. The questionnaire form includes the socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, Addiction-Like Eating Behaviors Scale (ALEBS), and Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). Results: 36.6% of the participants were overweight or obese. The mean MEQ score was 3.3±0.47, and the ALEBS score was 39.9±11.69. Smokers had a significantly higher ALEBS score (p=0.027). While the MEQ score was significantly lower in obese individuals (p<0.05), the ALEBS score was significantly higher (p<0.05). A negative correlation was found between the total MEQ score and the total ALEBS score (r= -0.618; p<0.001). BMI was negatively correlated with the MEQ score (r= -0.149; p= 0.001); it was positively correlated with Appetitive derive and Low diet control subscales (r= 0.307; p<0.001; r= 0.380; p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: This study supports that mindful eating and addiction-like eating behavior scores may related with body weight. Smoking may be a factor associated with food addiction. In preventing and treating obesity, early intervention studies are essential to increase the mindful eating in individuals and reduce food addiction.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Nutrition and Dietetics
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
March 17, 2023
Submission Date
January 18, 2023
Acceptance Date
March 15, 2023
Published in Issue
Year 2023 Volume: 14 Number: 2
EndNote
Kocaadam Bozkurt B (March 1, 2023) Evaluation of the Relationship Between Addiction-like Eating Behavior, Mindful Eating, and Obesity in Adults. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 14 2 228–234.