Development and validation of the food cue responsivity scale.
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SUBMITTER: Kang Sim DE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754925 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan
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Development and validation of the food cue responsivity scale.
Kang Sim D Eastern DE Eichen Dawn M DM Strong David R DR Manzano Michael A MA Boutelle Kerri N KN
Physiology & behavior 20221109
Food cues are ubiquitous in today's environment; however, there is heterogeneity as to the extent to which these cues impact eating behavior among individuals. This study examines the validity and reliability of the Food Cue Responsivity Scale (FCRS) to assess responsivity to distinct types of food cues. Items gathered from existing measures were combined in the FCRS to reflect two subdomains, uncontrolled eating behavior and cognitive rumination. The criterion validity of the FCRS was establish ...[more]
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