Psychometric evaluation of the DAILY EATS questionnaire in individuals living with obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiological and behavioral factors including hunger, satiety, food intake, and cravings are health determinants contributing to obesity. Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures focused on eating-related factors provide insight into the relationships between food choice and quantity, weight change, and weight-loss treatment for individuals living with obesity. The DAILY EATS is a novel 5-item, patient-reported measure evaluating key eating-related factors (Worst and Average Hunger, Appetite, Cravings, and Satiety).

Methods

Psychometric analyses, consistent with regulatory standards, were conducted to evaluate the DAILY EATS using data from two randomized trials that included individuals with severe obesity without diabetes (NCT03486392) and with severe obesity an

SUBMITTER: Fastenau J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7683653 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature