Eating behavior and eating disorders in gym users in Cuenca, Ecuador
Fenotipos alimentarios y riesgo de TCA en usuarios de gimnasios
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- Ronny Richard Mera Flores Universidad Internacional del Ecuador - UIDE
- María Gabriela Villavicencio Labanda Universidad de las Américas
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Melanie Chávez Bayas
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador - UIDE
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9970-6166
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33936/qkrcs.v9i2.7322Keywords:
Eating disorders, Eating phenotype, gymsAbstract
Eating disorders (ED) rank among the top five causes of chronic diseases in adolescents. They are defined as a series of psychological alterations characterized by disordered eating behaviors such as restriction, binge eating, and excessive concern about weight. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between eating behavior phenotypes and eating disorders in gym users in Cuenca during January to June 2023. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with 169 participants selected through simple random sampling among frequent attendees of three gyms in Cuenca. The majority were female (56.8%). Sociodemographic variables were collected along with results from the SCOFF test (sick, control, out weight, fat, food) for proper ED screening and the eating behavior phenotype scale (EBP). A univariate analysis was performed to construct frequency tables, and a bivariate analysis was conducted using Pearson’s Chi² test to establish the relationship between EBP and ED. Results showed that 32.5% of the sample had a positive result on the SCOFF test. Among the eating behavior phenotypes, the disorganized phenotype was the most prevalent (59.8%), followed by the hyperphagic phenotype (54.4%). A statistically significant relationship was found between ED screening and the hedonic (p = 0.00), emotional (p = 0.00), and hyperphagic (p = 0.00) eating behavior phenotypes. In conclusion, the eating behavior phenotype scale questionnaire proved to be a valuable tool for screening and early identification of different factors associated with eating disorders.
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