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September 5, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Emotional Eating Patterns, Nutritional Status, and the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Among University Students: A Preliminary Assessment

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VJVíctor Manuel Jiménez-CanoAGAdela Gómez-LuqueVRVicente Robles-Alonso

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Overview

Cross-sectional study found emotional eating affects BMI and diabetes risk in university students, implying health interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • Emotional eating behaviors may indicate increased metabolic vulnerability, especially with higher body weight.
  • Students classified as Very Emotional Eaters showed significantly higher BMIs and FINDRISC scores.
  • The study employed a cross-sectional design, assessing emotional eating patterns via specific questionnaires.
  • Incorporating emotional regulation strategies is crucial for promoting better health in young adults.

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Jiménez-Cano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4d206d6d5674bcd00d09https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13172186
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