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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychology
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Recent research indicates a correlation between intermittent fasting (IF) and disordered eating (DE) behaviors.
  • However, not all individuals practicing IF exhibit DE, prompting further investigation into contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between IF and elevated DE.
  • To determine if impulse control difficulties predict DE differently in IF practitioners versus non-practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 929 US undergraduates assessed IF, DE using the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, and impulse control difficulties.
  • Hierarchical regressions were employed to analyze the moderating role of impulse control difficulties on the IF-DE relationship, controlling for demographic variables.

Main Results:

  • Intermittent fasting (IF) was significantly associated with all measured disordered eating (DE) outcomes.
  • Impulse control difficulties moderated the relationship between IF and both global DE scores and eating restraint.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the link between IF and increased DE.
  • Individuals practicing IF with impulse control difficulties may face heightened risks for eating restraint and overall DE, suggesting a need for targeted risk assessment.