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Health Care Sciences & Services
Huey-Yeu Yan, Chieh-Yu Liu, Mei-Chih Meg Tseng, Tzu-Ying Lee, Pei-Fan Mu, Hung-Ru Lin
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate binge eating behavior among overweight college students in Taiwan and its associated factors. The study found that nearly one-fifth of the participants exhibited moderate to severe levels of binge eating behaviors, and these were significantly correlated with sex and external environmental stress. The study suggests early intervention from campus psychological health personnel to provide proper therapy.
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Psychology, Clinical
Huey-Yeu Yan, Fu-Gong Lin, Mei-Chih Meg Tseng, Yue-Lin Fang, Hung-Ru Lin
Summary: This study examined the properties of the Binge Eating Scale (BES) among overweight college students in Taiwan. The results indicated that the BES has good cross-cultural applicability and can be used as a first-line screening tool to identify the severity of binge eating behavior among this population.
JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2023)
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Psychology, Clinical
Katie Walsh, Georges Iskandar, Sunjeev K. Kamboj, Ravi K. Das
Summary: The study investigated the potential weakening of retrieved chocolate reward memories through the blockade of memory reconsolidation using the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin. However, results did not provide convincing evidence of comprehensive naturalistic chocolate reward memory reconsolidation blockade by rapamycin. Limited positive findings were found, including reduced chocolate bingeing and improved healthy food choices.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Jane C. Khoury, James E. Mitchell, Todd M. Jenkins, Dale S. Bond, Meg H. Zeller, Marc P. Michalsky, Thomas H. Inge
Summary: The study aimed to assess the associations between loss of control (LOC) eating and health outcomes in adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. LOC eating was found to be positively associated with sleep disturbances and psychiatric medication usage before surgery, while being unexpectedly associated with improved low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and greater back pain after surgery.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Miriam Oros, Julia Siscart, Daniel Perejon, Maria Catalina Serna, Pere Godoy, Blanca Salinas-Roca
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnant women from different ethnic groups and investigates the associated comorbidities. The results show an increasing trend in obesity among pregnant women, with a higher incidence of overweight and obesity in certain ethnic groups. High body mass index (BMI) is found to be associated with hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus, and depression.
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Behavioral Sciences
Cynthia Yoon, Temperance Joseph, Genesis Moussa, Trenton Voss, Tracey Ledoux, Craig Johnston
Summary: This study found that positive childhood experiences are associated with binge-eating disorder characteristics and intuitive eating in college students. Specifically, feeling comfortable with oneself during childhood is associated with lower prevalence of binge-eating disorder characteristics and higher scores of intuitive eating.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Ju-Hee Nho, Soo-Wan Chae
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effect of a lifestyle intervention on overweight or obese female university students, finding significant improvements in health-promoting behavior, psychological distress, reproductive health, and body composition through the intervention.
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Clinical Neurology
Scott M. Pickett, Angela J. Jacques-Tiura, Brenda Echeverri-Alvarado, Julia L. Sheffler, Sylvie Naar
Summary: This study examined the association between poor sleep health (excessive daytime sleepiness), obesity sequelae (percent overweight and serum leptin levels), and addictive-like eating behaviors in Black/African American adolescents. The results showed a positive correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and addictive-like eating behaviors. Serum leptin levels and percent overweight were also positively correlated with addictive-like eating behaviors. The study suggests the need for culturally informed interventions on eating behaviors when excessive daytime sleepiness is reported to prevent or reduce obesity in adolescents.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alessandro Alberto Rossi, Stefania Mannarini, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Giada Pietrabissa
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Addiction-like Eating Behaviors Scale (AEBS) in an Italian sample, and to assess its measurement invariance across clinical and nonclinical populations. The results indicated that the AEBS-IT is a valid and reliable measure of addictive-like eating behaviors.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolina Lewandowska, Waldemar Klinkosz, Wojciech Styk, Magdalena Kowalczyk
Summary: This study investigated body image and body mass anxiety in people with BED and found a correlation between anxiety about gaining weight and the number of BED symptoms, but no significant relationship between BED severity and body image. However, the frequency of BED episodes was linked with weight concern. The findings suggest that anxiety about gaining weight should be considered as a psychological cost for individuals experiencing BED symptoms, and it should be included in future versions of the DSM.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ewelina Burnatowska, Agnieszka Wikarek, Paulina Oboza, Natalia Ogarek, Mateusz Glinianowicz, Piotr Kocelak, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz
Summary: Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), particularly phenotype A. PCOS is a major cause of fertility disorders in women of reproductive age. Treatment of hormonal disorders associated with PCOS has been pursued for years to restore ovulation and regular menstrual cycles. Obesity treatment has been proven effective for many women, but may be challenging due to underlying emotional eating, eating disorders, and impaired reward system. Recognizing and treating these disorders, including the appropriate use of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, is crucial for effective obesity treatment in women with PCOS.
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Psychology, Clinical
Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Kathryn E. Smith, Dale S. Bond, Alison E. Hipwell, Stephanie D. Stepp, Kate Keenan
Summary: The study found that lower pain tolerance and threshold at age 10 were associated with increases in dysregulated eating from age 10 to 16, but no significant associations were observed between pain tolerance/threshold and increasing BMI.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Alyssa M. Minnick, Fary M. Cachelin, Virginia Gil-Rivas
Summary: This study found that body weight/shape concerns are important predictors of binge eating among college men, with racial/ethnic differences. These findings have important implications for future research, as well as for prevention and intervention for college men.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Kyle T. Ganson, Nicole E. Lisi, Julia O'Connor, Jason M. Nagata
Summary: This study is the first to identify an association between binge eating and physical violence perpetration among U.S. college students. The findings support the potential mechanistic overlap of emotion regulation and impulsivity in both binge eating and violence perpetration, highlighting the need for further research.
JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadia N. Abuelezam, Sarah Ketchen Lipson, Sara Abelson, Germine H. Awad, Daniel Eisenberg, Sandro Galea
Summary: In this study, we examined the mental health outcomes of Arab/Middle Eastern college students and found that religiosity can alleviate their depression and anxiety symptoms, while experiencing discrimination exacerbates these issues.
