Evaluation of the Relationship Between Addiction-like Eating Behavior, Mindful Eating, and Obesity in Adults

Authors : Betül KOCAADAM BOZKURT

Pages : 228-234

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1238538

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Publication Date : 2023-03-17

Article Type : Research Paper

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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ALEBS);, and Mindful Eating Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.027);. While the MEQ score was significantly lower in obese individuals insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);, the ALEBS score was significantly higher insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. A negative correlation was found between the total MEQ score and the total ALEBS score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r= -0.618; p<0.001);. BMI was negatively correlated with the MEQ score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r= -0.149; p= 0.001);; it was positively correlated with Appetitive derive and Low diet control subscales insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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.
Keywords : Mindful Eating, Addiction Like Eating Behavior, Obesity