Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples
Abstract Background Emerging research indicates that binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) is prevalent among older women. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original study aimed to i...
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| author | Salomé Adelia Wilfred Carolyn Black Becker Kathryn E. Kanzler Nicolas Musi Sara E. Espinoza Lisa Smith Kilpela |
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| description | Abstract Background Emerging research indicates that binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) is prevalent among older women. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original study aimed to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Based on results from this first study, we then sought to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women from separate studies. Method Using self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). Results Per DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19 to 26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. Conclusions Across three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19–26%). Results suggest that BE is related to negative health indices among older women and support the need for more research in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-30ae8736c5884ee39f46e7951f668a952023-02-02T10:52:36ZengBMCJournal of Eating Disorders2050-29742021-10-019111010.1186/s40337-021-00484-8Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samplesSalomé Adelia Wilfred0Carolyn Black Becker1Kathryn E. Kanzler2Nicolas Musi3Sara E. Espinoza4Lisa Smith Kilpela5Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas CityDepartment of Psychology, Trinity UniversityReACH Center, UT Health San AntonioBarshop Institute, UT Health San AntonioBarshop Institute, UT Health San AntonioReACH Center, UT Health San AntonioAbstract Background Emerging research indicates that binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) is prevalent among older women. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original study aimed to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Based on results from this first study, we then sought to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women from separate studies. Method Using self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). Results Per DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19 to 26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. Conclusions Across three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19–26%). Results suggest that BE is related to negative health indices among older women and support the need for more research in this population.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00484-8AgingBinge eatingWomen’s health |
| spellingShingle | Salomé Adelia Wilfred Carolyn Black Becker Kathryn E. Kanzler Nicolas Musi Sara E. Espinoza Lisa Smith Kilpela Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples Journal of Eating Disorders Aging Binge eating Women’s health |
| title | Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| title_full | Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| title_fullStr | Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| title_full_unstemmed | Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| title_short | Binge eating among older women: prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| title_sort | binge eating among older women prevalence rates and health correlates across three independent samples |
| topic | Aging Binge eating Women’s health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-021-00484-8 |
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