Sex as a moderator of the relationship between food addiction and body mass index in young non-help-seeking adults at risk for psychosis and controls

In light of this study's results, it is concluded that sex could serve as a significant moderator of the association between food addiction and BMI in community individuals screened as at-risk for psychosis, and should be considered an important determinant in promoting physical health and preventing obesity in this specific group. Level of evidence Level V-Cross-sectional observational study.

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Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity
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2026-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-026-01834-8
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Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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Sex as a moderator of the relationship between food addiction and body mass index in young non-help-seeking adults at risk for psychosis and controls

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In light of this study's results, it is concluded that sex could serve as a significant moderator of the association between food addiction and BMI in community individuals screened as at-risk for psychosis, and should be considered an important determinant in promoting physical health and preventing obesity in this specific group. Level of evidence Level V-Cross-sectional observational study.

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity
Applied Science Private University (JO), Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (LB), Hôpital Razi de La Manouba (TN), Tunis El Manar University (TN)
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