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01-12-2019 | Obesity | Psychological Issues (V Drapeau and V Ivezaj, Section Editors)
Obesity and Eating Disturbance: the Role of TFEQ Restraint and Disinhibition
Authors:
Eleanor J. Bryant, Javairia Rehman, Lisa B. Pepper, Elizabeth R. Walters
Published in:
Current Obesity Reports
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Issue 4/2019
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Abstract
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.
Summary
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.