Preliminary validation of the Yale Food Addiction Scale

Gearhardt, Ashley N.; Corbin, William R.; Brownell, Kelly D.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2008.12.003

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“…Such a measure would contribute to research on commonalities across addictions (e.g. 'food addiction' [17,18]). A version of the ACE may fulfil this role.…”

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The Craving Experience Questionnaire: a brief, theory-based measure of consummatory desire and craving

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Aims: Research into craving is hampered by lack of theoretical specification and a plethora of substance-specific measures. This study aimed to develop a generic measure of craving based on Elaborated Intrusion (EI) Theory. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) examined whether a generic measure replicated the 3-factor structure of the Alcohol Craving Experience (ACE) scale over different consummatory targets and timeframes.Design: Twelve studies were pooled for CFA. Targets included alcohol, cigarettes, chocolate and food. Focal periods varied from the present moment to the previous week.Separate analyses were conducted for Strength and Frequency forms.Setting: Nine studies included university students, with single studies drawn from an Internet survey, a community sample of smokers, and alcohol-dependent outpatients.Participants: A heterogeneous sample of 1230 participants.

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“…Such a measure would contribute to research on commonalities across addictions (e.g. 'food addiction' [17,18]). A version of the ACE may fulfil this role.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…7,9,10,12,14,15 Similar to the treatment of addiction, pediatric obesity treatment focuses on familybased treatment, yet few studies have examined the potential of addiction interventions used in families to guide family communication surrounding issues of pediatric obesity. Given the potential of family characteristics and conflict to influence children's maladaptive eating behaviors and attrition from weight management programs, family addiction therapies may provide useful to guide future recommendations for family-based pediatric obesity treatment programs.…”

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“…Studies utilizing the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) 10 support the notion of food addiction in adults. 11 Merlo and colleagues were among the first to investigate symptoms of food addiction in children and provided preliminary support for food addiction in this population.…”

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A Systematic Review of Pediatric Obesity and Family Communication Through the Lens of Addiction Literature

2014

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Background: Both treatment of addiction and treatment of pediatric obesity often integrate the family unit. Thus, addiction therapies may provide a model to guide treatment of pediatric obesity, particularly issues of family communication, weight, and weight-related behaviors. The aim of this systematic review is to assess what knowledge in the field of addiction treatment can be translated to pediatric weight management, particularly in relation to family-based approaches and communication.Methods: A systematic review of family communication and food addiction in obese children was conducted using MEDLINE and other databases, including all English-language studies published after 1990 meeting search criteria and related to family factors or family communication, and addiction treatment strategies used in obesity interventions.Results: Three reviews, two survey studies, and two observational studies were included. Most focused on family communication; less-healthy communication patterns and parental restriction were related to maladaptive eating behaviors in children and attrition from weight management programs. A few studies suggested family communication interventions to improve unhealthy eating patterns in children, using therapies common in family treatment of addiction (e.g., motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy). No studies presented concrete suggestions to aid family communication around issues of food and weight management. Potential contributions of addiction therapies are discussed.Conclusions: Though the addictive properties of food have not been fully delineated and obesity is not classified as a disease of addiction, the field of addiction offers many approaches that may prove useful in the treatment of obesity.

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“…The YFAS scale [7,8] was developed to assess whether an individual's eating behaviour would meet the DSM criteria for substance dependence. Although scores on the YFAS do not correlate with body mass index [59], the use of this scale in overweight or obese subjects has generated interesting findings.…”

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“…For example, there are a number of neurobiological similarities between behaviours reinforced by these foods and those reinforced by addictive drugs in laboratory animals [4][5][6]. Moreover, in clinical studies, the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) identified common neural correlates of food and substance dependence [7,8]. Finally, conditioning has been found to play a central role in excessive seeking and taking of food and drugs in both humans and animals [6,9].…”

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Neuroscience of Reward: Implications for Food Addiction and Nutrition Policy

Horman¹,

Leri²

2016

J Nutr Food Sci

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According to the World Health Organization, unhealthy diet is one key contributor to the development of noncommunicable diseases. The global response to this problem has primarily involved the implementation of nutritional policies intended on raising public awareness, and providing information through nutritional guidelines and product labels. However, there is experimental evidence suggesting that certain foods may promote addictive processes and consequent unhealthy dietary choices. This review discusses neurobiological mechanisms of reward involved in the consumption of refined sugars and fats, and the aforementioned indicators of their addictive characteristics. By acknowledging that these foods can act on brain reward systems to promote excessive or addictive consumption, policy makers may need to address issues of unhealthy diets by considering approaches that target availability, regulations within the food industry, taxation and advertising.

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Preliminary validation of the Yale Food Addiction Scale

Cited by 1,119 publications

References 35 publications

The Craving Experience Questionnaire: a brief, theory-based measure of consummatory desire and craving

The Craving Experience Questionnaire: a brief, theory-based measure of consummatory desire and craving

A Systematic Review of Pediatric Obesity and Family Communication Through the Lens of Addiction Literature

Neuroscience of Reward: Implications for Food Addiction and Nutrition Policy

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