Eating patterns in youth with and without loss of control eating

Self Cite

Objective To examine the relationship between self-related agency beliefs and observed eating behavior in adolescent girls with loss of control (LOC) eating. Method One-hundred eleven adolescent girls (14.5±1.7y; BMI: 27.1±2.6 kg/m2) were administered the General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire (WEL). Adolescents then participated in a laboratory test meal. Results Greater general and eating self-efficacy were associated with fewer episodes of LOC eating. General self-efficacy was inversely related to total intake at the meal (p < 0.01). Only the WEL availability subscale score, but not the other WEL subscales, was inversely related to total energy, snack, and dessert intake (ps < 0.05). Discussion General self-related agency beliefs may be important in relation to energy consumption. Among girls susceptible to disordered eating and obesity, the domain-specific belief in one’s ability to refrain from eating when food is widely available may be especially salient in determining overeating in the current food environment. Further research is therefore needed to assess the predictive validity of these beliefs on eating and weight outcomes.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self‐efficacy beliefs and eating behavior in adolescent girls at‐risk for excess weight gain and binge eating disorder

Glasofer

Haaga

Hannallah

et al. 2013

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“…Remaining items of the EDE‐Q assess the occurrence and frequency of specific eating disorder behaviors, namely, binge eating, and the use of self‐induced vomiting, laxative misuse, and excessive exercise, as a means of controlling weight or shape. For this study, additional items were included to assess the occurrence and frequency of subjective binge eating episodes, namely, episodes of perceived overeating in which a loss of control is experienced but the amount of food consumed is not unusually large, and the use of diet pills . “Loss of control” eating, defined as the occurrence of either objective or subjective binge eating episodes, was also considered …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eating‐disordered behavior in adolescent boys: Eating disorder examination questionnaire norms

Mond

Hall

Bentley

et al. 2013

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The EDE-Q appears to be suitable for use in adolescent boys, with the qualification that eating and weight/shape control behaviors that are largely confined to males may not be adequately assessed. The lack of assessment of subjective binge eating episodes may also be problematic. There is a need for research addressing whether and to what extent different features are associated with distress and disability in boys as well as the validity of the EDE-Q assessment of these features when compared with interview assessment.

“…12,26 Also as in previous studies, 12,27 the use of extreme dietary restriction to control weight/shape was assessed using an item of the Restraint subscale ("going without food") that assesses this construct. For the present study, an additional item was included to assess the occurrence and frequency of subjective binge eating episodes; that is, episodes of perceived overeating in which a loss of control is experienced but the amount of food consumed is not unusually large.…”

Section: Study Measuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sex differences in psychosocial impairment associated with eating disorder features in adolescents: A school‐based study

Bentley

Gratwick-Sarll

Harrison

et al. 2015

There appear to be few differences between male and female adolescents in terms of psychosocial impairment associated with EDF. The findings support the need for preventive interventions that seek to reduce the adverse impact of EDF in both boys and girls. The logistic and policy challenges inherent in such efforts warrant greater consideration. Further research is needed to elucidate the help-seeking behavior of young men with EDF who experience psychosocial impairment.