Andrea Lopez-Cepero1, Christine F Frisard2, Stephenie C Lemon3, Milagros C Rosal4. 1. Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Quantitative Health Sciences Department, University of Massachusetts Medical School, United States of America. Electronic address: Andrea.Lopez-Cepero@umassmed.edu. 2. Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Quantitative Health Sciences Department, University of Massachusetts Medical School, United States of America. Electronic address: Christine.Frisard@umassmed.edu. 3. Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Quantitative Health Sciences Department, University of Massachusetts Medical School, United States of America. Electronic address: Stephenie.Lemon@umassmed.edu. 4. Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Quantitative Health Sciences Department, University of Massachusetts Medical School, United States of America. Electronic address: Milagros.Rosal@umassmed.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Latinos experience disparities in obesity. Although causes of obesity are multifactorial, overeating is a major contributor. Emotional eating (EE) is associated with obesity and with intake of energy-dense foods. However, the relationship between EE and overeating, and the mediating role of energy-dense foods on this relationship, has not been studied. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association between EE and overeating among Latinos and the potential mediating role of energy-dense food consumption on this relationship. METHODS: This study had a cross-sectional design. Participants were recruited from a community health center. EE was assessed with the Three Factor Eating Behavior Questionnaire R18-V2. Overeating was calculated from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Energy-dense food intake was assessed with a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Mediation was tested with bootstrapping. RESULTS: Participants (n = 200) were 53.5% female and 78% were overweight or obese. Approximately 60% of the sample reported EE and 45.5% engaged in overeating. Percentage of calories from energy-dense foods was 23%. EE was significantly associated with overeating (OR total effect = 1.23; 95%CI = 1.03, 1.45) and this relationship was partly mediated by intake of energy-dense foods (OR indirect effect = 1.06; 95%CI = 1.02, 1.15; mediated proportion = 31.5%). CONCLUSION: In this Latino sample, EE was positively associated with overeating and intake of energy-dense foods partially mediated this association. Examination of longitudinal associations between EE, energy-dense foods, overeating and obesity is warranted. Understanding these associations may provide information to develop effective interventions to prevent and manage obesity among Latinos.
BACKGROUND: Latinos experience disparities in obesity. Although causes of obesity are multifactorial, overeating is a major contributor. Emotional eating (EE) is associated with obesity and with intake of energy-dense foods. However, the relationship between EE and overeating, and the mediating role of energy-dense foods on this relationship, has not been studied. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association between EE and overeating among Latinos and the potential mediating role of energy-dense food consumption on this relationship. METHODS: This study had a cross-sectional design. Participants were recruited from a community health center. EE was assessed with the Three Factor Eating Behavior Questionnaire R18-V2. Overeating was calculated from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Energy-dense food intake was assessed with a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Mediation was tested with bootstrapping. RESULTS:Participants (n = 200) were 53.5% female and 78% were overweight or obese. Approximately 60% of the sample reported EE and 45.5% engaged in overeating. Percentage of calories from energy-dense foods was 23%. EE was significantly associated with overeating (OR total effect = 1.23; 95%CI = 1.03, 1.45) and this relationship was partly mediated by intake of energy-dense foods (OR indirect effect = 1.06; 95%CI = 1.02, 1.15; mediated proportion = 31.5%). CONCLUSION: In this Latino sample, EE was positively associated with overeating and intake of energy-dense foods partially mediated this association. Examination of longitudinal associations between EE, energy-dense foods, overeating and obesity is warranted. Understanding these associations may provide information to develop effective interventions to prevent and manage obesity among Latinos.
Authors: April J Ancheta; Billy A Caceres; Sarah S Zollweg; Kristin E Heron; Cindy B Veldhuis; Nicole A VanKim; Tonda L Hughes Journal: Eat Behav Date: 2021-08-16
Authors: Cristina Elizabeth Fuente González; Jorge Luis Chávez-Servín; Karina de la Torre-Carbot; Dolores Ronquillo González; María de Los Ángeles Aguilera Barreiro; Laura Regina Ojeda Navarro Journal: J Obes Date: 2022-05-18