Lorenzo Lucherini Angeletti, Maria Chiara Spinelli, Emanuele Cassioli, Eleonora Rossi, Giovanni Castellini, Giulietta Brogioni, Valdo Ricca, Francesco Rotella
Intuitive eating (IE) is a non-dieting approach that promotes listening to internal cues of hunger and satiety, rather than adhering to external dietary restrictions aimed at weight loss. However, the role of IE in dieting behaviors related to weight-loss approaches is still unclear. To address this issue, the aim of this study was to compare IE levels between dieting and non-dieting individuals, exploring the relationship between IE and dieting-related psychological and physical factors. A sample of 2059 females was recruited via social media and self-reported questionnaires were administered to measure IE, eating psychopathology, self-efficacy, and quality of life...
April 21, 2024: Nutrients