The association between food cravings and consumption of specific foods in a laboratory taste test

Martin, Corby K.; O’Neil, Patrick M.; Tollefson, Gary D.; Greenway, Frank L.; White, Marney A.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2008.03.002

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“…Although not all food cravings are pathological, cravings are typically for foods that are high in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates such as chocolate, pizza, and fast foods (White et al, 2002). Researchers have also found that higher food cravings are associated with higher intake of respective food types craved and higher BMIs (Chao et al, 2014; Martin et al, 2008). Given the observed relationships among stress, food cravings, overeating, and BMI, it is possible that food cravings mediate the relationship between chronic stress and BMI.…”

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Food cravings mediate the relationship between chronic stress and body mass index

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This study examined the relationships between chronic stress, food cravings, and body mass index. A community-based sample of adults (N = 619) completed a comprehensive assessment battery and heights and weights were measured. Chronic stress had a significant direct effect on food cravings, and food cravings had a significant direct effect on body mass index. The total effect of chronic stress on body mass index was significant. Food cravings partially mediated the relationship between chronic stress and body mass index. These findings are consistent with research that chronic stress may potentiate motivation for rewarding substances and behaviors and indicate that high food cravings may contribute to stress-related weight gain.

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Food cravings mediate the relationship between chronic stress and body mass index

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“…However, it is uncertain if higher food cravings relate to higher overall, habitual consumption of the types of foods craved. In a laboratory-based study, Martin et al (2008) found that cravings for specific types of foods were significantly related to intake of similar food types among overweight and obese individuals (BMI > 29). They found that cravings for sweets correlated with intake of sweets (M & M’s® and jelly beans) but not with intake of fats (chips) and cravings for fats correlated only with intake of fats (regular potato chips).…”

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Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample

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The aims of this study were to 1) determine the relationships between BMI and the frequency of food cravings for different categories of foods, 2) examine the associations between cravings for different types of foods and self-reported, habitual intake of these foods, and 3) assess how these relationships differ by BMI. Six hundred and forty-six participants (55.7% female; 66.4% White; mean age 29.5±9.1 years; mean BMI 27.3±5.5 kg/m2) completed a comprehensive assessment battery including the Food Craving Inventory (FCI) and a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). There was a significant positive relationship between BMI and food cravings. There were significant positive associations of cravings for sweets, high fats, carbohydrates/starches, and fast-food fats on respective intake of these types of foods; however, there were no significant interactions between food cravings and BMI on the respective type of food intake. This study indicates significant positive relationships between specific categories of food cravings and habitual intake of those foods.

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“…Most clinical studies have failed to support the food restriction theory of food cravings and some studies have found that food cravings are actually decreased (rather than increased) during periods of caloric restriction(7). Furthermore, one study found that both a low-calorie food-based diet (LCD) and a restrictive very low calorie supplement-based diet (VLCD) led to significant decreases in food cravings with the reduction being greatest in the VLCD group(8).…”

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Diet type and changes in food cravings following weight loss: Findings from the POUNDS LOST Trial

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Few well-controlled trials have evaluated the effects that macronutrient composition has on changes in food cravings during weight loss treatment. The present study, which was part of the POUNDS LOST trial, investigated whether the fat and protein content of four different diets affected changes in specific food cravings in overweight and obese adults. A sample of 811 adults were recruited across two clinical sites, and each participant was randomly assigned to one of four macronutrient prescriptions: (1) Low fat (20% of energy), average protein (15% of energy); (2) Moderate fat (40%), average protein (15%); (3) Low fat (20%), high protein (25%); (4) Moderate fat (40%), high protein (25%). With few exceptions, the type of diet that participants were assigned did not differentially affect changes in specific food cravings. Participants assigned to the high fat diets, however, had reduced cravings for carbohydrates at Month12 (p< .05) and fruits and vegetables at Month 24. Also, participants assigned to high protein diets had increased cravings for sweets at Month 6 (p< .05). Participants in all four dietary conditions reported significant reductions in food cravings for specific types of foods (i.e., high fat foods, fast food fats, sweets, and carbohydrates/starches; all ps< .05). Cravings for fruits and vegetables, however, were increased at Month 24 (p< .05). Calorically restricted diets (regardless of their macronutrient composition) yielded significant reductions in cravings for fats, sweets, and starches whereas cravings for fruits and vegetables were increased.

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The association between food cravings and consumption of specific foods in a laboratory taste test

Cited by 81 publications

References 8 publications

Food cravings mediate the relationship between chronic stress and body mass index

Food cravings mediate the relationship between chronic stress and body mass index

Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample

Diet type and changes in food cravings following weight loss: Findings from the POUNDS LOST Trial

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