scholarly journals Weight stigma facilitates unhealthy eating and weight gain via fear of fat.

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph D. Wellman ◽  
Ashley M. Araiza ◽  
Ellen E. Newell ◽  
Shannon K. McCoy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Fear Of Fat

scholarly journals Nucleus accumbens cytoarchitecture predicts weight gain in children

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (43) ◽  
pp. 26977-26984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina M. Rapuano ◽  
Jennifer S. Laurent ◽  
Donald J. Hagler ◽  
Sean N. Hatton ◽  
Wesley K. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Nucleus Accumbens ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Cellular Density ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Early Weight Gain ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents worldwide has quadrupled since 1975 and is a key predictor of obesity later in life. Previous work has consistently observed relationships between macroscale measures of reward-related brain regions (e.g., the nucleus accumbens [NAcc]) and unhealthy eating behaviors and outcomes; however, the mechanisms underlying these associations remain unclear. Recent work has highlighted a potential role of neuroinflammation in the NAcc in animal models of diet-induced obesity. Here, we leverage a diffusion MRI technique, restriction spectrum imaging, to probe the microstructure (cellular density) of subcortical brain regions. More specifically, we test the hypothesis that the cell density of reward-related regions is associated with obesity-related metrics and early weight gain. In a large cohort of nine- and ten-year-olds enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, we demonstrate that cellular density in the NAcc is related to individual differences in waist circumference at baseline and is predictive of increases in waist circumference after 1 y. These findings suggest a neurobiological mechanism for pediatric obesity consistent with rodent work showing that high saturated fat diets increase gliosis and neuroinflammation in reward-related brain regions, which in turn lead to further unhealthy eating and obesity.

scholarly journals Unhealthy eating behaviors and weight gain: A prospective study in young and middle-age adults

Obesity ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1178-1184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luz M. León-Muñoz ◽  
Esther García-Esquinas ◽  
Hosanna Soler-Vila ◽  
Pilar Guallar-Castillón ◽  
José R. Banegas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Weight Stigma and Weight-Related Health: Associations of Self-Report Measures Among Adults in Weight Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 904-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L Pearl ◽  
Rebecca M Puhl ◽  
Mary S Himmelstein ◽  
Angela M Pinto ◽  
Gary D Foster
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Self Monitoring

Abstract Background Weight stigma impairs health. Few studies have disentangled the associations of experienced versus internalized stigma with weight-related outcomes. Purpose To examine weight and health variables associated with weight stigma experiences and internalization in the largest-to-date sample of adults in weight management. Methods WW (formerly Weight Watchers) members (N = 18,769, 94.6% female, 91.1% white) completed an online survey from 2017 to 2018. Participants reported whether they had experienced weight stigma and, if so, the onset, past-year frequency and distress, and interpersonal sources of stigma. Participants completed the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M) and self-reported: past-year weight and lifetime weight cycles; current self-monitoring behaviors; eating self-efficacy; physical activity; perceived stress; eating to cope; body image; and mental and physical health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL). Participants reported their demographic characteristics, including height and weight to compute body mass index. Results In logistic and linear regression analyses (controlling for participant characteristics), WBIS-M scores were negatively associated with weight loss, self-monitoring, eating self-efficacy, body image, and mental HRQOL and positively associated with weight gain, weight cycling, perceived stress, and eating to cope (p < .001). Experiencing weight stigma was associated with greater weight loss and less weight gain, although associations with other variables had small effect sizes (absolute β values < 0.10). WBIS-M scores remained significantly associated with all variables when including stigma onset, frequency/distress, and sources. Conclusions Internalized, but not experienced, weight stigma was consistently associated with adverse weight and health factors. Developing and testing interventions targeting internalized stigma in the context of weight management should be a research priority.

scholarly journals Poor eating habits and predictors of weight gain during the COVID-19 quarantine measures in Kuwait: a cross sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf AlMughamis ◽  
Shaimaa AlAsfour ◽  
Shariq Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Media Platform

Background: Despite the public health importance of documenting the burden of physical inactivity and weight gain, there is a paucity of such data in Kuwait during the lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this survey was designed to estimate: the burden of poor eating habits particularly binge eating habits, fluctuations in weight and its predictors among the Kuwaiti public. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from 2nd to 12th April 2020 among the general public in Kuwait. All data were collected through a social media platform (WhatsApp groups), through convenience and snowball sampling methods. The survey comprised three sections: a) demographic characteristics of respondents, b) eating habits particularly binge eating, consumption of snacks and beverages c) subjective feelings of anxiety and d) weight before and during the pandemic. All data were analyzed using SPSS (v.25). Results: There was a total of 522 valid respondents, with a mean age of 41.78 (11.75) years. There was a significant increase in weight of respondents during the quarantine (mean difference= -1.13, SD 5.39, t= -4.52, p < 0.001). Those with reporting unhealthy diets were 4.5 times more likely to report an increase in weight. Those reporting having anxiety throughout the day were 2.45 times more likely and those consuming snacks excessively were associated with 3.27 times higher odds of increase in weight than those not consuming it. Conclusions: We recommend that authorities develop a strategic plan to counter harmful effects of this pandemic on health that are originating from sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating patterns and psychological issues.

scholarly journals Consequences of Quarantine During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Intake and Body Weight: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Moreira Penna ◽  
Nathallia Maria Cotta e Oliveira ◽  
Luiza Carla Vidigal Castro ◽  
Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Socioeconomic Level ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Fried Foods

Abstract Background: Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, some authorities have implemented measures to control the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), such as quarantine. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the results of the studies that investigated changes in eating habits, food intake, and body weight during the COVID-19 quarantine. Methods: This review followed the recommendations of the PRISMA protocol and has registration in the PROSPERO under number CRD42020212491. Searches used databases PubMed, Medline, Scielo, and Lilacs. Two authors conducted the selection process blindly and independently using the Rayyan software (QCRI). Of 5,248 papers, we included 28 studies. Results: Most of the included studies in this review presented data on changes in food intake (n = 22). These changes were especially towards the adoption of unhealthy eating habits such as an increase in the consumption of snacks and sweets; and a decrease in the intake of vegetables, fruits, fish, and dairy products (n = 21). Concerning body weight, the main change was towards weight gain (1.5 to 4.5 kg), which was positively associated with age (elderly); socioeconomic level (average socioeconomic level); increase of the intake of snacks, sweets, fried foods, and fast foods; and low consumption of vegetables. Besides, weight gain was inversely associated with physical activity and positively associated with sedentary time (n = 14).Conclusion: In this sense, the summarized evidence points to a change in eating habits, food intake, and body weight, as well as a relevant association between unhealthy eating choices and weight gain during quarantine. The COVID-19 quarantine caused an interruption in the routine of daily life, which generated an impact on mental health, 3 eating habits, and physical activity. This review showed that during the quarantine some individuals changed their eating habits, mainly towards the adoption of unhealthy habits and gained weight.

scholarly journals Energy Balance-Related Behavior Risk Pattern and Its Correlates During COVID-19 Related Home Confinement

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surabhi Bhutani ◽  
Michelle R. vanDellen ◽  
LeeAnn B. Haskins ◽  
Jamie A. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Risk Pattern

Self-reported weight gain during the COVID-19 shelter-at-home has raised concerns for weight increases as the pandemic continues. We aimed to investigate the relationship of psychological and health markers with energy balance-related behaviors during the pandemic-related extended home confinement. Ratings for stress, boredom, cravings, sleep, self-control, and beliefs about weight control were collected from 1,609 adults using a questionnaire between April 24th–May 4th, 2020, while COVID-19 associated shelter-in-place guidelines were instituted across the US. We calculated four energy balance behavior scores (physical activity risk index, unhealthy eating risk index, healthy eating risk index, sedentary behavior index), and conducted a latent profile analysis of the risk factors. We examined psychological and health correlates of these risk patterns. Boredom, cravings for sweet/savory foods, and high sleepiness ratings related to high risk of increasing unhealthy eating and sedentary behavior and decreasing physical activity and healthy eating. Having greater self-control, control over cravings, or positive mood was related to lowering all aspects of energy intake and energy expenditure risks. Although individuals in risk pattern classes showed similarity in physical activity and healthy/unhealthy eating habits, they exhibited different patterns of positive mood, craving control, food cravings, boredom, and self-control. Psychological and health variables may have a significant role to play in risk behaviors associated with weight gain during the COVID-19 related home confinement. Emerging behavioral patterns may be meaningful in developing targeted weight management interventions during the current pandemic.

Genes Play Role In Weight-Gain Risk, Behaviors

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Kerri Wachter
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Risk Behaviors
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