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Obesity and Eating Disturbance: the Role of TFEQ Restraint and Disinhibition
Eleanor J Bryant1, Javairia Rehman2, Lisa B Pepper2
1Division of Psychology, Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK. e.j.bryant@bradford.ac.uk.
Purpose Of Review:
Literature from the past five years exploring roles of Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) Restraint and Disinhibition in relation to adult obesity and eating disturbance (ED) was reviewed.
Recent Findings:
Restraint has a mixed impact on weight regulation, diet quality, and vulnerability to ED, where it is related detrimentally to weight regulation, diet, and psychopathology, yet can serve as a protective factor. The impact of Disinhibition is potently related to increased obesity, poorer diet, hedonically driven food choices, and a higher susceptibility to ED. Restraint and Disinhibition have distinct influences on obesity and ED and should be targeted differently in interventions. Further work is required to elucidate the mechanisms underlying TFEQ eating behavior traits.
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