Observational study investigates food categorization strategies in adults with obesity, suggesting correlations with orthorexia nervosa and food addiction traits.
Key Points
This study aims to explore the relationship between orthorexia nervosa traits and food categorization strategies in adults living with obesity.
Assessed 114 adults with obesity through an online food categorization task and various questionnaires.
Analyzed quantitative data using correlations and regression models related to eating disorders and anxiety.
Examined differences in food categorization strategies based on levels of orthorexia nervosa traits.
Participants displayed high rates of eating disorders and addictive-like behaviors, but limited orthorexia nervosa traits.
Higher orthorexia nervosa traits correlated with distinct food categorization strategies, especially avoiding categorizing unhealthy foods as healthy.
Similar food categorization patterns were found among those exhibiting food addiction and elevated scores for anxiety and depression.