A Biopsychosocial Model of Sex Differences in Children&amp;rsquo;s Eating Behaviors

Keller, Kathleen L.; Kling, Samantha M.R.; Fuchs, Bari; Pearce, Alaina L.; Reigh, Nicole A.; Masterson, Travis D.; Hickok, Kara

doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0262.v1

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“…The differences, as mentioned above, in obesity prevalence between men and women may be in part explained by gender norms and identity that condition eating habits and physical activity behaviors. Indeed, gender-based differences in eating behaviors are already reported by school age (7), and greater preference for foods high in sugar (8) and a stronger association of stress-related eating with weight gain have been described in women (9,10). Other factors may be represented by sex hormones and physiological events during the women's life course, like pregnancy and menopause (11,12).…”

Section: Obesity: Nods Of Epidemiology and Etiopathogenesismentioning

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Female obesity: clinical and psychological assessment toward the best treatment

Guglielmi,

Dalle Grave,

Leonetti

et al. 2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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Obesity is a heterogeneous condition which results from complex interactions among sex/gender, sociocultural, environmental, and biological factors. Obesity is more prevalent in women in most developed countries, and several clinical and psychological obesity complications show sex-specific patterns. Females differ regarding fat distribution, with males tending to store more visceral fat, which is highly correlated to increased cardiovascular risk. Although women are more likely to be diagnosed with obesity and appear more motivated to lose weight, as confirmed by their greater representation in clinical trials, males show better outcomes in terms of body weight and intra-abdominal fat loss and improvements in the metabolic risk profile. However, only a few relatively recent studies have investigated gender differences in obesity, and sex/gender is rarely considered in the assessment and management of the disease. This review summarizes the evidence of gender differences in obesity prevalence, contributing factors, clinical complications, and psychological challenges. In addition, we explored gender differences in response to obesity treatments in the specific context of new anti-obesity drugs.

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Section: Obesity: Nods Of Epidemiology and Etiopathogenesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Female obesity: clinical and psychological assessment toward the best treatment

Guglielmi,

Dalle Grave,

Leonetti

et al. 2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Associated Diet-Related Behaviours and Habits in a Representative Sample of Adolescents in Greece

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Excessive body weight during adolescence represents a significant public health problem worldwide. Identifying factors associated with its development is crucial. We estimated the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a representative sample of 11, 13 and, 15-year-olds living in Greece and explored the association with diet-related behaviours and habits. Self-reported data on weight, height, diet-related behaviours and habits were used from 3816 students (1898 boys, 1918 girls) participants in the Greek arm of the international Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) study during 2018. Overweight and obesity were defined using the 2007 WHO growth charts classification. Prevalence of overweight was 19.4% in the total sample, 24.1% for boys and 14.7% for girls, and prevalence of obesity was 5.3% in the total sample, 7.3% for boys and 3.4% for girls, respectively. In the total sample, overweight (including obesity) was positively associated with male gender, low family affluence, skipping breakfast, and being on a diet, and inversely associated with age and being physically active. Eating rarely with the family was positively associated with overweight only among boys and eating snacks/meals in front of screens only among girls. No association was noted for eating in fast-food restaurants, consuming vegetables, fruits, sweets, and sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Determinants of Portion Size in Children and Adolescents: Insights from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (2008–2016)

Blundell-Birtill

Hetherington

2019

Nutrients

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Large portion sizes have been identified as contributing to overweight and obesity, particularly in children and adolescents. This study examined predictors of portion sizes of high energy snack foods eaten by children aged 1.5–18 years. Specifically, we examined whether portion sizes were adjusted for age, and what external features of the environment might be linked to large portion sizes. Portion sizes were derived from four-day food diaries that form the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey. Diaries from 5942 children were examined and multilevel models were used to discover whether age, gender, location, time of day, household income, and watching TV while eating predicted portion sizes of savoury snacks, chocolate, confectionery and biscuits. Portion sizes of all the target foods were predicted by age. Boys had larger portions, and portion sizes were larger when target foods were consumed later in the day. Portion sizes were larger outside the home, for example in leisure venues, but the target foods were eaten more frequently in the home. As dietary patterns change to include more snack intake outside the home, these locations could be an important space to target for interventions for portion control.

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A Biopsychosocial Model of Sex Differences in Children’s Eating Behaviors

Cited by 9 publications

References 118 publications

Female obesity: clinical and psychological assessment toward the best treatment

Female obesity: clinical and psychological assessment toward the best treatment

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Associated Diet-Related Behaviours and Habits in a Representative Sample of Adolescents in Greece

Determinants of Portion Size in Children and Adolescents: Insights from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (2008–2016)

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