Journal article
Differences in Dietary Preferences, Personality and Mental Health in Australian Adults with and without Food Addiction
Tracy Burrows, Leanne Hides, Robyn Brown, Christopher V Dayas, Frances Kay-Lambkin
NUTRIENTS | MDPI AG | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.3390/nu9030285
Abstract
Increased obesity rates, an evolving food supply and the overconsumption of energy dense foods has led to an increase in research exploring addictive eating behaviours. This study aimed to investigate food addiction in a sample of Australian adults using the revised Yale Food Addiction Survey (YFAS) 2.0 tool and how it is associated with dietary intake, personality traits and mental health issues. Australian adults were invited to complete an online survey that collected information including: demographics, dietary intake, depression, anxiety, stress and personality dimensions including impulsivity, sensation seeking, hopelessness and anxiety sensitivity. A total of 1344 individuals were rec..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Tracy Burrows was supported by a UON Brawn research fellowship