Eating in the absence of hunger is not associated with weight, self-reported eating behaviors, or well-being in pregnant adults: Prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Eating in the absence of hunger (EAH) refers to consuming food after reaching satiation and is considered a risk factor for weight gain. This study examined relations of EAH with pregnancy-related weight outcomes, self-reported eating behaviors, and indicators of well-being.

Methods

EAH was measured in participants (n = 46) during their 2nd pregnancy trimester. Energy intake and percent of food consumed following a standardized meal was calculated for all foods, and separately for sweet (desserts) and savory (salty snacks) foods. Early pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, and postpartum weight change were calculated from measured height and weight from <12 weeks gestation to 1 year postpartum. Participants reported eating behaviors (Dutch Eating Behavior Questio

SUBMITTER: Lipsky LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12186914 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature