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  • Addiction research
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health

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  • Food addiction is increasingly recognized, with links to obesity and cardiovascular disease.
  • Despite growing public and research interest, evidence-based online support for food addiction remains scarce.
  • Existing support options often lack professional oversight and validated methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the availability and content of online support options for food addiction.
  • To identify characteristics of existing online interventions for addictive eating behaviors.
  • To assess the fidelity and evidence base of current online support resources.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic web search was performed across four search engines.
  • Two independent reviewers extracted data on program characteristics and support fidelity.
  • Key data points included support modality, social support, professional involvement, and program evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Only 13 out of 800 websites met inclusion criteria for online food addiction support.
  • Most identified programs originated in the US and utilized 12-step or spiritual approaches.
  • Few programs involved credentialed health professionals, and many relied on peer support and phone meetings.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first review analyzing online support for food addiction, revealing a significant lack of evidence-based options.
  • The findings underscore the need for developing and implementing professionally-guided, evidence-based online interventions.
  • This review serves as a foundation for future advancements in online support for addictive eating behaviors.