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Theim KR, Tanofsky-Kraff M, Salaita CG, Haynos AF, Mirch MC, Ranzenhofer LM, Yanovski SZ, Wilfley DE, Yanovski JA. Children's descriptions of the foods consumed during loss of control eating episodes. Eat Behav 2007; 8:258-65. [PMID: 17336796 PMCID: PMC1820891 DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2006.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2006] [Revised: 08/14/2006] [Accepted: 10/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Binge and loss of control (LOC) eating appear to be common among youth; however, little is known about the foods consumed during such eating episodes. Two-hundred forty-nine children, age 6-18 years, were interviewed to determine if they engaged in eating episodes with LOC over the past month. In the absence of reported LOC eating, overeating episodes or normal meals without LOC were recorded. Participants were asked to describe the type and quantity of foods eaten during an episode. Eighty-one children reported LOC eating episodes and 168 reported no such episodes (No LOC). Although total energy intake did not differ between LOC and No LOC episodes, LOC episodes consisted of a lower percentage of calories from protein (14.2+/-0.7 v. 18.0+/-0.7%, p<.001) and a higher percentage from carbohydrates (49.8+/-1.6 v. 45.2+/-1.1%, p<.05). Specifically, LOC episodes consisted of a higher percentage of calories from snacks (13.2+/-2.7 v. 7.4+/-1.2%, p<.05) and desserts (18.1+/-3.1 v. 12.8+/-1.5%, p<.05). The quality of LOC episodes may help explain why LOC eating promotes excessive weight gain among children who report such episodes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kelly R. Theim
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
| | - Marian Tanofsky-Kraff
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814-4712, USA
| | - Christine G. Salaita
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
| | - Ann F. Haynos
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
| | - Margaret C. Mirch
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
| | - Lisa M. Ranzenhofer
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
| | - Susan Z. Yanovski
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
- Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, NIDDK, NIH, DHHS, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Rm 675, Bethesda, MD 20892-5450, USA
| | - Denise E. Wilfley
- SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology 6363 Alvarado Ct. Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92120-4913, USA
| | - Jack A. Yanovski
- Unit on Growth and Obesity, Developmental Endocrinology Branch, NICHD, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Hatfield CRC, 10 Center Dr., Rm 1-3330 MSC-1103, Bethesda, MD 20892-1103, USA
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