Effect of Hunger on Weight Status and Weight Change: Multiple Cross-Sectional and Prospective Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The association of hunger and weight status or weight change is unclear. We aimed to assess the cross-sectional and prospective associations between hunger levels and weight status and change.

Methods

Two surveys (2014-2017 and 2018-2021) from a prospective, population-based study were conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ecological momentary assessments were used to assess hunger.

Results

There were 700 participants from the first survey (54.7% women, 60.6 ± 9.4 years), 40.4% with healthy weight, 38.9% overweight, and 20.7% with obesity. The corresponding values for the second survey (N = 775, 53.3% women, 65.1 ± 8.8 years) were 39.6%, 39.5%, and 20.9%. Participants with obesity had a smaller variation of hunger levels during the day (range 4.15 ± 0.08 vs

SUBMITTER: Hernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature