Which factors influence emotional overeating among workers and students? Is online food delivery consumption involved? Results from the DELIvery Choice In OUr Society (DELICIOUS) cross-sectional study

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107814 - 107814

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Emotional overeating (EO) is a complex behavior that involves consuming excessive food in response to emotions, presenting health risks due poor dietary choices. Research indicates notable prevalence of EO, especially among females, and its association with disordered eating behaviors like binge (BE). The rise online delivery (OFD) services has raised questions about their potential role exacerbating EO. This study aimed explore EO Italian workers students, assessing the influence various personal, socio-demographic, lifestyle factors, including OFD. secondary data analysis utilizing DELICIOUS survey data, conducted nationwide through social media platforms from July 12, 2022, February 1, 2023. Participants completed validated questionnaires, Questionnaire (EOQ-5). sample was stratified according worker/student status. Statistical analyses, descriptive statistics (chi-squared tests, Mann-Whitney tests) multivariable logistic regression, were performed assess key variables on comprised 2853 898 almost 75% exhibiting above threshold. Several factors significantly related higher occurrence Positive associations included bad literacy, female gender, occasional smoking, BMI, depression risk for low work-life balance, job dissatisfaction, screen time while eating, workers. Surprisingly, OFD usage showed no relationship While some findings align previous research, depression-EO link, others, such as absence link between unexpected. results suggest serving more means access influenced by individual characteristics, rather than direct factor.

Language: Английский

Exploring biodegradable alternatives: microorganism-mediated plastic degradation and environmental policies for sustainable plastic management

Archives of Microbiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 206(12)

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Language: Английский