Emotional overeating is common and negatively associated with alcohol use in normal-weight female university students

Constant, Aymery; Gautier, Yentl; Coquery, Nicolas; Thibault, Ronan; Moirand, Romain; Val‐Laillet, David

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.07.012

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“…The absence of effective strategies to deal with situations of stress may result in the adoption of inappropriate or harmful coping mechanisms such as alcohol consumption or unhealthy eating habits. A recent study evaluating the frequency of emotional eating among 335 female university students during a period of 28 days found that half reported experiencing these episodes at some moment, and 51.3% of these were associated with anxiety [36]. An inverse relationship was also found between alcohol consumption and the frequency of these episodes, in line with data which suggest that the intake of alcohol may replace emotional eating as a coping strategy for negative emotions, especially anxiety [37].…”

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Are Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Emotional Eating, Alcohol Intake, and Anxiety Related in University Students in Spain?

2020

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Research has suggested that university students are at risk from certain unhealthy habits, such as poor diet or alcohol abuse. At the same time, anxiety levels appear to be higher among university students, which may lead to high levels of emotional eating. The aim of this study was to analyze the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD), emotional eating, alcohol intake, and anxiety among Spanish university students, and the interrelationship of these variables. A total of 252 university students filled out the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) questionnaire for Mediterranean diet adherence, an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Emotional Eater Questionnaire. We analyzed descriptive data, a t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for differences, a Pearson correlation, and multiple regression tests. Results showed low levels of AMD among university students (15.5%) and considerable levels of emotional eating (29%) and anxiety (23.6%). However, levels of alcohol dependence were low (2.4%). State-anxiety was a predictor of the emotional eater score and its subscales, and sex also was predictive of subscale guilt and the total score. However, AMD was predicted only by trait-anxiety. These models accounted for between 1.9% and 19%. The results suggest the need for the implementation of educational programs to promote healthy habits among university students at risk.

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Are Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Emotional Eating, Alcohol Intake, and Anxiety Related in University Students in Spain?

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“…Studies on college students show that they are at heightened risk for developing disordered eating and symptoms of an eating disorder [10], as well as substance use disorders [11]. The development of unhealthy dietary choices during this period can lead to weight gain, associated chronic diseases, and risky health behaviors such as substance misuse [2,9,[12][13][14]. It is important, therefore, to identify factors that would affect dietary choices at this stage given the long-lasting effects and potential health risks associated with habits that are formed during this stage.…”

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Examining the Role of Anxiety and Depression in Dietary Choices among College Students

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This study examines the role of anxiety and depression symptoms in predicting dietary choices in emerging adults while accounting for sex differences in these relationships. Participants were 225 English speaking undergraduates enrolled in a university in southeastern United States. Participants were recruited through an online research recruitment application utilized by the university. Participants volunteered for a two-phased anonymous survey monitoring the effects of eating habits and gastrointestinal health in young adults. As part of this effort, participants completed self-reporting measures related to anxiety and depression, as well as an automated, self-administered 24-h diet recall. Multigroup path analysis was used to test primary hypotheses. Overall, a decrease in total caloric intake and an increase in sugar consumption were found as self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression increased. In addition, there were sex differences in the relationship between depression and food choices. Men consumed more saturated fat as well as less fruits and vegetables as self-reported symptoms of depression increased. Results suggest symptoms of depression are a greater risk factor for poor nutrition in male college students than females. The findings provide another justification to screen for psychological distress in student health services given the implications on behavioral lifestyle and health.

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“…7 One factor that has not been well explored is a possible link between alcohol, depression, and obesity. These aforementioned data, presented here, though limited, and not always consistently replicated [eg.,] 14,16 appear sufficient to imply that there may be a link between alcoholism, or excess alcohol intake, and obesity in some women and possibly in men that would be valuable to explore, even if alcoholic intake alone is not a key obesity determinant in women. The link between alcohol, depression, and obesity among women, is also a possible determinant of obesity among women that is not well understood.…”

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“…It was concluded that alcohol based calories may be a significant contributor to the rise in obesity. Although Constant et al, 14 found a negative association between over eating due to distress and alcohol use in normal weight college aged women, Mason et al, 15 found overweight and obesity were associated with more public identification as a lesbian, more depressive symptoms, increased heavy drinking, longer relationship length, and lower relationship consensus.…”

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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com lifespan. Alcohol usage was the topic of interest, given the possible relevant relationship between food addictions and obesity, depression and alcohol use, and depression and obesity, among women, which has not been well studied. MethodData were sought on PUBMED and the internet using the key terms, obesity, alcohol, women, and depression. English language reports dating back to 1980 were sought, regardless of type. Selected were those pertinent to the ensuing discussion, and these are presented in narrative form, given the lack of depth on any of the specific topics of interest. Results General observationsDespite the paucity of data pertaining to the current topics of interest, some of these research efforts do show women tend to be more vulnerable than men in terms of becoming or being obese, especially with regards to extreme obesity, 6 although reasons for this are not clear. However, because women also show greater levels of disability from complications related to obesity, some studies have specifically focused on examining gender-related factors that may explain women's higher rates of obesity. In this regard some data point to the presence of depression or depressive symptoms, given that for every age group, women with depression appear more likely to be obese than women without depression. The proportion of adults with obesity also rose as the severity of depressive symptoms increased in a related analysis. 8 Other data showed 55% of adults taking antidepressant medications, still reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms, and were obese, suggesting other obesity associated factors should be explored. One that has also been explored is alcohol.Adv Obes Weight Manag Control. 2018;8(5):251-1544. 246

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Emotional overeating is common and negatively associated with alcohol use in normal-weight female university students

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Are Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Emotional Eating, Alcohol Intake, and Anxiety Related in University Students in Spain?

Are Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Emotional Eating, Alcohol Intake, and Anxiety Related in University Students in Spain?

Examining the Role of Anxiety and Depression in Dietary Choices among College Students

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