The Associations between Emotional Eating and Consumption of Energy-Dense Snack Foods Are Modified by Sex and Depressive Symptomatology

摘要: In recent years, emotional eating (EmE) has incited substantial research interest as an important psychologic determinant of food intake and overweight. However, little is known about factors that might modulate its relations with dietary habits. The objective this study was to examine the association between EmE consumption energy-dense snack assess 2-way interaction sex depressive symptoms. A total 7378 men 22,862 women from NutriNet-Sante cohort (France, 2009-2013) who completed ≥6 self-reported 24-h records were included in cross-sectional analysis. evaluated via revised 21-item Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire. Depressive symptoms assessed by Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. associations multivariable logistic linear regression models adjusted sociodemographic lifestyle factors. Higher associated higher snacks and, particular, sweet-and-fatty foods across most categories studied. these stronger (e.g., high chocolate, OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.43, 2.20; cakes/biscuits/pastries, 1.81, 1.45, 2.26) compared those without 1.52, 1.36, 1.69; 1.44, 1.29, 1.61). contrast, significant positive observed 1.33, 1.16, 1.52; 1.28, 1.11, 1.48) not found conclusion, women, positively food, particularly For men, relation only These findings call consideration state when targeting unhealthy habits, especially women. This trial registered at eudract.ema.europa.eu 2013-000929-31.