Bridging executive function and disinhibited eating among youth: A network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Poorer executive function (EF) has been linked to disinhibited eating in youth, suggesting poor EF predisposes toward obesity, yet the specific nature and extent of interconnections between facets of these domains is unclear. Network analysis provides a promising framework for elucidating the relationship between poor EF and disinhibited eating, and offers insights into potential maintenance processes.

Method

Among youth ages 8-17 years, a regularized partial correlation network of EF and disinhibited eating facets was estimated to examine expected influence centrality and bridge expected influence. Computerized neurocognitive tasks assessed EF variables, including decision-making, general and food-related inhibitory control, delayed gratification, cognitive flexib

SUBMITTER: Byrne ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8119329 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature