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Obesity: a biogenetic or biobehavioral problem.

D G Schlundt1, J O Hill, T Sbrocco

  • 1Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37240.

International Journal of Obesity
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Obese women frequently overeat due to situational triggers like stress or food availability. Understanding these eating behaviors requires a biobehavioral approach to address obesity effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Obesity Research
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Obesity research requires better descriptive data on food intake regulation and body weight.
  • Understanding the biogenetic basis of obesity and appetite control is a significant research challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the eating behaviors of obese women using detailed diary analysis.
  • To identify situational antecedents associated with overeating and impulsive eating in obese individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Microanalysis of 2-week behavioral eating diaries from 96 obese women.
  • Statistical analysis, including Markov chain analysis, to examine eating patterns and correlations.

Main Results:

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  • Obese women frequently reported overeating and impulsive eating episodes.
  • Eating behaviors were linked to environmental (e.g., food availability) and affective (e.g., boredom, depression) factors.
  • Positive autocorrelation in overeating suggested an abstinence violation effect.

    • Conclusions:

    • Eating behavior in obese women is significantly influenced by environmental, cognitive, and affective variables.
    • An integrated biobehavioral approach is essential for a comprehensive understanding of obesity.
    • Further research into the interplay of these factors can inform obesity interventions.