Eating behavior patterns in overweight and obese males

Disorders of eating behavior (EB) are now considered one of the possible overweight causes. Objective. To evaluate EB patterns in deemed healthy overweight and obese males. Material and methods. The study included 170 deemed healthy males aged 26 to 69 years (mean age 43.8±8.5 years), who were divided into three groups according to body mass index (BMI): normal body weight — 38 (22.4%) patients, overweight — 83 (48.8%) patients; obesity class I—II — 49 (28.8%) patients. All patients were assessed for anthropometric measures. The Dutch questionnaire (DEBQ) was used to assess EB patterns. Autonomic status was assessed using the autonomic dysfunction scale. Results. EB changes were observed in 89.2 and 84.3% of males with normal body weight and overweight, respectively, and in 89.8% of patients with obesity class I—II. In males with normal body weight, the restrictive type of EB prevailed, in overweight and obesity class I—II the external and emotiogenic types prevailed. Conclusions. It is necessary to assess EB types and adjust them properly to prevent overweight and obesity promptly. In overweight and obese individuals, EB assessment can help select more effective therapy. © 2022, Media Sphera Publishing Group. All rights reserved.