Journal article
The association of food characteristics and individual differences with ratings of craving and liking
Appetite, Vol.79, pp.166-173
08/01/2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.04.013
PMID: 24768936
Abstract
•Food craving was linked positively to fat content but negatively to sugar•Reported liking was lower for high-sugar, processed foods•Disinhibited eating predicted food craving/liking, especially processed foods•Restriction efforts were unrelated to craving/liking•BMI was linked with less craving for fatty food and less liking for average foods
Craving and liking are related to eating-related problems, but less is known about the association of specific food characteristics (e.g., sugar, fat) with craving/liking. The relation of individual differences in eating behavior with these craving and liking patterns is also relatively unknown. We examine the nomothetic impact of sugar, fat and processing on food craving and liking and the moderation of these effects by idiographic factors (e.g., Body Mass Index [BMI], hunger). One hundred and five overweight and obese women completed craving and liking ratings on 180 foods that differed in levels of sugar, fat and processing. Food craving was linked positively to fat content, but negatively to sugar. Food liking was associated negatively with sugar content and processing level. Addictive-like eating predicted elevated overall food craving and liking, and increased craving and liking for processed foods. Attempted restriction efforts were unrelated to craving and liking. BMI was associated with less craving for fattier foods and lower liking for the average food. Hunger was associated with increased craving for the average food. These findings highlight the role of fat in cravings and differences in craving and liking based on BMI, loss of control over eating, and hunger. These findings are relevant to theories of problematic eating and the development of eating-related interventions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The association of food characteristics and individual differences with ratings of craving and liking
- Creators
- Ashley N Gearhardt - University of Michigan, 2268 East Hall, 530 Church St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USAMarianne T Rizk - University of Iowa, 11 Seashore Hall E, Iowa City, IA 52242, USATeresa A Treat - University of Iowa, 11 Seashore Hall E, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Appetite, Vol.79, pp.166-173
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.appet.2014.04.013
- PMID
- 24768936
- ISSN
- 0195-6663
- eISSN
- 1095-8304
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/01/2014
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984002578702771
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