Gender Differences in Dietary Patterns and Eating Behaviours in Individuals with Obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Obesity is a global health problem with significant chronic disease risks. This study examined gender differences in eating behaviour, body composition, eating frequency and time of hunger in an Italian cohort with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) to inform gender-specific management strategies.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of 720 adults (51.5% female, mean age 44.4 ± 13.8 years) assessed body composition and eating behaviour using principal component analysis (PCA) to classify eating profiles (structured, irregular, social and disordered/impulsive eaters).

Results

Males showed higher weight, abdominal circumference and fat mass, while females showed higher fat mass percentages (p < 0.001). Gender differences were observed in the frequency of meals

SUBMITTER: Feraco A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12121239 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature