Restrained eating and energy-dense food consumption: the moderating effect of self-compassion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing consumption of energy-dense foods has become a subject of scientific debate as it has been identified as one of the main risk factors for eating disorders, including obesity. At the same time, interventions aimed at promoting healthier eating habits have shown poor long-term effectiveness rates. In this context, the present study answers the call to identify strategies capable of promoting the effectiveness of these interventions by evaluating the association between restrained eating and energy-dense food consumption and focusing on the potential buffering role of self-compassion - considering both the self-compassionate engagement and self-compassionate action - in such a relationship.

Method

A total of 240 Italians completed a self-reported quest

SUBMITTER: Donizzetti AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12776997 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature