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¹Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dept. Clinical Psychological Science, Maastricht, TheNetherlands. r.havermans@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

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Overweight/obese men show slower avoidance of high-calorie foods. Overweight/obese women, however, display ambivalence toward these foods, possibly due to dietary restraint.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Behavioral Science
Nutrition Science

Background:

Obesity is a significant public health concern.
Understanding food approach-avoidance tendencies is crucial for weight management.
Previous research suggests differences in food-related behaviors based on weight status.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate approach-avoidance tendencies toward high-calorie foods in overweight/obese individuals compared to normal weight controls.
To examine potential sex differences in these food approach-avoidance tendencies.

Main Methods:

Utilized a stimulus response compatibility (SRC) task, a reaction time measure.
Assessed approach-avoidance behaviors toward food and non-food stimuli.
Recruited overweight/obese participants (n=42) and normal weight controls (n=46).

Main Results:

Overweight/obese men demonstrated slower avoidance of high-calorie snack foods.
Overweight/obese women exhibited similar approach and avoidance speeds for high-calorie food cues.
No significant differences were observed in approach tendencies for either sex.

Conclusions:

Overweight/obese women may experience ambivalence towards high-calorie foods, potentially linked to high dietary restraint.
Sex-specific differences exist in the approach-avoidance behaviors related to high-calorie foods in overweight/obese individuals.
Findings suggest distinct psychological mechanisms underlying food-related behaviors in obesity based on sex.