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Food addiction: A key factor contributing to obesity?
1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey.
Summary
Food addiction significantly increases obesity risk in adolescents. A study found that 18.9% of students had food addiction, and this condition doubled their likelihood of being obese.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Nutritional science
- Public health
Background:
- Hyperpalatable food consumption is linked to potential addiction and obesity.
- Adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of obesity among high school students.
- To investigate the impact of food addiction on adolescent obesity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 874 high school students (10th and 11th graders).
- Assessed food addiction using the Yale Food Addiction Scale.
- Determined obesity via BMI percentiles and logistic regression analysis, adjusting for confounders.
Main Results:
- 18.9% of adolescents exhibited food addiction.
- Food addiction was associated with a nearly twofold increased risk of obesity (OR: 1.9).
- Factors like fragmented families and parental weight status also correlated with increased obesity risk.
Conclusions:
- Food addiction is a significant risk factor for obesity in adolescents.
- Interventions targeting food addiction and supportive family environments are crucial for obesity prevention.
- Early identification and treatment of food addiction can aid in managing adolescent weight issues.
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