Emotional and Behavioral Components Related to Most Prevalent Eating Habits in Individuals with Obesity

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https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-8623.2024.1.42488

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obesity, eating behavior, emotional eating, eating habits.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of behavioral and emotional issues among individuals with obesity, as well as aspects related to their eating habits. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with adults with obesity (n=72). Participants completed the Binge Eating Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and a 3-day food diary. Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist and neck circumferences were also measured. Quantitative variables were described using means and standard deviations, while categorical variables were presented as absolute and relative frequencies. A significant correlation was observed between participants' mean BMI and both the Emotional Eating (EE) (p=0.003) and Eating Behavior (EB) (p=0.004) domains. Additionally, EB scores showed a strong correlation with both energy consumption (r=0.858) and caloric density (r=0.739). Daily consumption of processed meat was also significantly correlated with EE (p=0.049). High scores in both domains were associated with anthropometric measurements, a high-fat/low-fiber diet, and an increased risk of Binge Eating Disorder. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating qualitative, behavioral, and multidisciplinary approaches in obesity treatment to support both healthy weight management and mental well-being.

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Giullia Magueta de Lima e Silva, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Nutritionist graduated from the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Works in a private practice, in the area of ​​clinical sports nutrition.

Rafaela Fernandes Mundstock, Hospital Moinhos de Vento (HMV), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Master in Nutrition Sciences from the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Nutritionist at the adult ICU of Hospital Moinhos de Vento (HMV), in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Fernanda Michielin Busnello, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.

PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA); Permanent Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Nutrition Sciences at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Leader of the Research Group Nutrition, Metabolism and Eating Behavior.

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Magueta de Lima e Silva, G., Fernandes Mundstock, R., & Michielin Busnello, F. (2024). Emotional and Behavioral Components Related to Most Prevalent Eating Habits in Individuals with Obesity. Psico, 55(1), e42488. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-8623.2024.1.42488

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