Introduction Binge eating (BE) and addictive-like eating
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Abstract Introduction Binge eating (BE) and addictive-like eating behaviors, as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) may change following metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), yet their long-term trajectories and relationship with
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Sourced from the stated challenges and abstract and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 22 times in total.
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- Tying Food Addiction to Uncontrolled Eating: The Roles of Eating-Related Thoughts and Emotional Eating (2025) · Nutrients · cited 22× · doi
The development of effective interventions for food addiction is challenging due to the complex interplay of cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors. The assessment of food addiction and eating behaviors is difficult due to the lack of standardized measures. The study of food addiction is hindered by the stigma associated with eating disorders and the lack of awareness about the condition.
generalstated challengesKeywords: development effective interventions food addiction challenging due complex - Binge Eating and Addictive-Like Eating Behaviors Seven Years After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Implications for Long-Term Weight Loss Outcomes (2026) · Obesity Surgery · doi
Abstract Introduction Binge eating (BE) and addictive-like eating behaviors, as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) may change following metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), yet their long-term trajectories and relationship with weight recurrence remain unclear.
generalabstractevidence 5/5Keywords: eating abstract introduction binge addictive like behaviors assessed yale food addiction scale yfas change following - Dynamic interplay between food addiction, psychological and behavioral factors, and weight-related measures: A longitudinal network analysis in developing youth (2026) · Journal of Behavioral Addictions · doi
The interactions among food addiction, psychological, behavioral, and physiological factors contributing to obesity are not well understood. Prior studies have not fully examined the dynamic interplay between these factors in a developmental youth cohort. There is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the relationships among food addiction, eating motives, lifestyle habits, and weight indicators.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: interactions among food addiction psychological behavioral physiological factors
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