Unravelling the association between inhibitory control and loss of control over eating among adolescents

Malderen, Eva Van; Goossens, Lien; Verbeken, Sandra; Kemps, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.02.019

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“…It also contradicts previous empirical evidence for this dual-pathway perspective in the context of overweight or unhealthy eating in children (e.g., Kemps et al, 2020), adolescents (e.g., Stok et al, 2015), and adults (e.g., Kakoschke et al, 2015). Nevertheless, the current result is in line with other previous observations in adults (Manasse et al, 2015) as well as in adolescents (Van Malderen et al, 2018) which have also found an interaction between poor inhibitory control and low attentional bias. However, it should be noted that all these previous studies focused on overweight or unhealthy eating as the outcome variable and not food choice specifically.…”

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A Dual-Pathway Perspective on Food Choices in Adolescents: The Role of Loss of Control Over Eating

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IntroductionOne in three adolescents frequently consume unhealthy snacks, which is associated with negative developmental outcomes. To date, it remains unclear how intrapersonal factors account for food choices in adolescents. Guided by the dual-pathway model, the current study aimed to: (1) examine the joint contribution of inhibitory control and attentional bias in predicting unhealthy food choices in adolescents, and (2) determine whether this mechanism is more pronounced in adolescents who experience loss of control over eating (LOC).Materials and MethodsA community sample of 80 adolescents (65% female; 10–17 years old, Mage = 13.28, SD = 1.94) was recruited. Based on a self-report questionnaire, 28.7% of this sample reported at least one episode of LOC over the past month. Food choice was assessed using a computerized food choice task. Both inhibitory control and attentional bias were measured with behavioral tasks (go/no-go and dot probe task, respectively). Binary logistic regressions were conducted to address the research questions.ResultsInhibitory control and attentional bias did not significantly interact to predict unhealthy food choices. However, there was a significant three-way interaction between inhibitory control, attentional bias and LOC. For adolescents without LOC, the combination of poor inhibitory control and low attentional bias was significantly associated with unhealthy food choice. Surprisingly, for adolescents with LOC, there was no significant association between unhealthy food choice and inhibitory control or attentional bias.DiscussionDual-pathway processes do not seem to add to the explanation of food choice behavior for adolescents with LOC. For adolescents who do not experience LOC, those with poor inhibitory control combined with low attentional bias might be at particular risk for making unhealthy food choices.

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“…Poorer inhibitory control has been generally linked to LOC and binge eating in several cross-sectional studies of adults and youth (Kittel et al, 2017;Manasse et al, 2015;Manasse et al, 2016;Van Malderen et al, 2018). In the current study, we demonstrated for the first time that such deficits also have direct relevance to the severity of LOC eating in real-time, particularly in the context of greater negative affect.…”

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Trait-level facets of impulsivity and momentary, naturalistic eating behavior in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity

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Impulsivity, and specific subdomains of inhibitory control and reward sensitivity, are trait-level factors that have been implicated in the onset and maintenance of pediatric obesity and disordered eating, but their associations with real-world eating behavior are unknown. We investigated associations of these trait-level constructs with naturalistic, momentary measures of loss of control (LOC) eating and overeating severity in a heterogeneous sample of youth (n=40), aged 8-14y, with overweight/obesity. Self-report, parent-report, and behavioral data on trait-level impulsivity, reward sensitivity, and inhibitory control, respectively, were collected in the context of a 14-day ecological momentary assessment (EMA) protocol in which participants reported on their eating behavior, mood, hunger, and palatability of foods consumed in real-time. Generalized estimating equations revealed that more perseverative errors on a behavioral measure of visuomotor processing speed and a lower self-reported tendency to act without thinking (at a trend level) were related to greater overall LOC severity. Momentary associations between negative affect and LOC severity were stronger among individuals with greater perseverative errors. Results suggest that trait-level facets of impulsivity may directly influence an individual's tendency to engage in

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“…Disruption of the PFC in addiction underlies not only compulsive drug taking but also accounts for the disadvantageous behaviors that are associated with addiction and the erosion of free will (53). The role of inhibitory control in relation to the development and maintenance of loss of control over behavior is still to be fully elucidated, as well as the role of automatic processes as potential mediating factors (54). Herein, we focused on the symptom cluster "loss of control" (i.e., unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling), which appears to be mainly related to impaired reward-related decision-making and deficits in executive functions.…”

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A Research Domain Criteria Approach to Gambling Disorder and Behavioral Addictions: Decision-Making, Response Inhibition, and the Role of Cannabidiol

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Gambling Disorder (GD) has been recently re-classified in the DSM-5 under the “substance-related and addictive disorders,” in light of its genetic, endophenotypic, and phenotypic resemblances to substance dependence. Diminished control is a core defining concept of psychoactive substance dependence or addiction and has given rise to the concept of “behavioral” addictions, which are syndromes analogous to substance addiction, but with a behavioral focus other than ingestion of a psychoactive substance. The main symptom clusters are represented by loss of control, craving/withdrawal, and neglect of other areas of life, whereas in a Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) perspective, GD patients exhibit deficits in the domain of “Positive valence systems,” particularly in the “Approach motivation” and “Reward learning” constructs, as well as in the “Cognitive systems,” primarily in the “Cognitive control” construct. In the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA), three relevant domains for addictions emerge: “Incentive salience,” “Negative Emotionality,” and “Executive Function.” The endocannabinoid system (ECS) may largely modulate these circuits, presenting a promising pharmaceutical avenue for treating addictions. Up to now, research on cannabidiol has shown some efficacy in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), whereas in behavioral addictions its role has not been fully elucidated, as well as its precise action on RDoC domains. Herein, we review available evidence on RDoC domains affected in GD and behavioral addictions and summarize insights on the use of cannabidiol in those disorders and its potential mechanisms of action on reward, decisional, and sensorimotor processes.

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Unravelling the association between inhibitory control and loss of control over eating among adolescents

Abstract: Evidence was found for problems with overall self-regulation in adolescents with loss of control over eating. Concerning the specific role of inhibitory control, future studies should replicate whether automatic processing is indeed a crucial moderator.

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A Dual-Pathway Perspective on Food Choices in Adolescents: The Role of Loss of Control Over Eating

A Dual-Pathway Perspective on Food Choices in Adolescents: The Role of Loss of Control Over Eating

Trait-level facets of impulsivity and momentary, naturalistic eating behavior in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity

A Research Domain Criteria Approach to Gambling Disorder and Behavioral Addictions: Decision-Making, Response Inhibition, and the Role of Cannabidiol

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