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.
Authors
- Majda Cheour
- Nour Bouallègue
- Khouloud Akrimi
- Souheil Hallit
- Feten Fekih-Romdhane
Institutions
- Applied Science Private University (JO)
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (LB)
- Hôpital Razi de La Manouba (TN)
- Tunis El Manar University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-026-01834-8
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00