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The Role of Stress and Relevant Social Factors in Food Addiction

Jingxuan FuUniversity of Manchester*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This study delves into the complex relationship between stress and eating behavior, with a particular focus on how stress affects food addiction. The study explores the role of stress perception, chronic stress, and social stress, highlighting their important impact on eating habits, especially on vulnerable groups such as women. The main findings suggest that stressed people tend to exhibit increased food intake, decreased emotional eating, and decreased intuitive eating, all of which increase the risk of obesity and related health problems. In addition, previous study also showed that chronic stress is a major factor associated with food addiction, with excessive workload, social stress, and long-term anxiety being important predictors. Recent research highlights the importance of stress management strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapies that target distorted beliefs. However, Previous studies also have... limitations, including a small sample size and heavy reliance on self-reported data, which may affect the generalizability and external validity of the findings. It is suggested that future studies address these limitations by expanding sample sizes, employing more objective and diverse measurement tools, and exploring the effectiveness of corresponding interventions in different populations. This review could help develop more effective treatment and prevention strategies for stress-related eating disorders.

Keywords: food addiction; stress; social factors
Published: September 27, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/46/20242332
Volume: CHR Vol.46
pp. 51-55
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