Relationship of perceived depression, stress, anxiety levels and hedonic hunger.

BACKGROUND: This study was designed to explore relationship of perceived depression, anxiety and stress (DAS) levels and hedonic hunger in adults. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey included questions about some socio-demographic characteristics, Power of Food Scale (PFS-Tr) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) was sent via an online platform. Self-reported weight and height were also questioned. A total of 4112 adult volunteers between the ages of 18-65 years participated in this study. 72.3% of them were female. RESULTS: The prevalence of moderate to extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress was reported as 31%, 34% and 13% respectively. Hedonic hunger and perceived DAS levels were higher in females (p < 0.001). Hedonic hunger was positively correlated with perceived DAS (p < 0.001). While body mass index (BMI) was positively associated with PFS-Tr total score, food available and food present; negatively associated with food tasted. Body mass index was negatively correlated with perceived DAS. Hedonic hunger and perceived DAS levels decreased with increasing age. Females were more prone to both hedonic hunger and perceived DAS. About one in three participants reported moderate to extremely severe levels of depression and anxiety. Greater perceived DAS levels are associated with hedonic hunger. Underweight individuals had higher levels of perceived DAS. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine the prevalence and predictors of perceived DAS levels and hedonic hunger in the Turkish adult population. The findings of the study suggest that the predictors such as age, sex and BMI are a part of psychological well-being and hedonic hunger.

The effect of social media use on orthorexia nervosa: a sample from Turkey / El efecto del uso de las redes sociales en la ortorexia nerviosa: una muestra de Turquía

Objectives: the current study evaluated the orthorexic tendencies of social media users and the factors affecting these tendencies. Methods: a total of 2526 adult participants (696 male and 1830 female, 28.4 ± 10.3 years) completed a questionnaire that includes personal information, the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ORTO-11), the Social Media and Eating Behavior Scale (SMEB), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from the reported weight and height of the participants. Independent-sample t-tests or chi-square tests were computed to evaluate various information of the participants according to the ON tendency. A binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors. Results: according to ORTO-11, 56.1 % of the participants had a tendency to ON, and the trend to ON increased with age and BMI (p < 0.05). People without ON tendency spent more time (172.2 ± 119.9 min/day) on social media. Participants who followed webpages with healthy nutrition and sport-exercise recommendations had an increased ON risk when compared to those who did not follow those pages (p < 0.05). In addition, although there was a significant difference between participants in physical activity level according to the ON tendency, this relationship was not significant in the regression model (p > 0.05). Conclusion: this study indicates that increasing social media usage, especially web pages that include health and nutrition recommendations, may boost the tendency to ON. Thus, raising awareness of social media may be beneficial to people who have a tendency to ON. (AU)

Objetivos: el presente estudio evaluó las tendencias ortoréxicas de los usuarios de las redes sociales y los factores que afectan a estas tendencias. Métodos: un total de 2526 participantes adultos (696 hombres y 1830 mujeres, 28,4 ± 10,3 años de edad) completaron un cuestionario que incluye información personal, la escala de ortorexia nerviosa (ORTO-11), la escala de redes sociales y conducta alimentaria (SMEB) y el cuestionario internacional de actividad física en formato corto (IPAQ). El índice de masa corporal (IMC) se calculó a partir del peso y la estatura declarados por los participantes. Se realizaron pruebas t o pruebas del chi cuadrado de muestras independientes para evaluar la diversa información de los participantes según la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa. Se utilizó un análisis de regresión logística binaria para identificar los factores de riesgo. Resultados: según el ORTO-11, el 56,1 % de los participantes tenían tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa y esta tendencia aumentaba con la edad y el IMC (p < 0,05). Las personas sin tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa dedicaban más tiempo (172,2 ± 119,9 min/día) a las redes sociales. Los participantes que seguían páginas web con recomendaciones sobre alimentación saludable y deporte/ejercicios tenían un mayor riesgo de ortorexia nerviosa que los que no seguían esas páginas (p < 0,05). Además, aunque había una diferencia significativa entre los niveles de actividad física de los participantes según la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa, esta relación no era significativa en el modelo de regresión (p > 0,05). Conclusión: este estudio indica que el incremento del uso de las redes sociales, especialmente de las páginas web que incluyen recomendaciones sobre salud y alimentación, podría favorecer la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa. Por lo tanto, concienciar a las personas con tendenciaa la ortorexia nerviosa sobre las redes sociales puede tener un efecto beneficioso. (AU)

The effect of social media use on orthorexia nervosa: a sample from Turkey.

Introduction: Objectives: the current study evaluated the orthorexic tendencies of social media users and the factors affecting these tendencies. Methods: a total of 2526 adult participants (696 male and 1830 female, 28.4 ± 10.3 years) completed a questionnaire that includes personal information, the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ORTO-11), the Social Media and Eating Behavior Scale (SMEB), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from the reported weight and height of the participants. Independent-sample t-tests or chi-square tests were computed to evaluate various information of the participants according to the ON tendency. A binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors. Results: according to ORTO-11, 56.1 % of the participants had a tendency to ON, and the trend to ON increased with age and BMI (p < 0.05). People without ON tendency spent more time (172.2 ± 119.9 min/day) on social media. Participants who followed webpages with healthy nutrition and sport-exercise recommendations had an increased ON risk when compared to those who did not follow those pages (p < 0.05). In addition, although there was a significant difference between participants in physical activity level according to the ON tendency, this relationship was not significant in the regression model (p > 0.05). Conclusion: this study indicates that increasing social media usage, especially web pages that include health and nutrition recommendations, may boost the tendency to ON. Thus, raising awareness of social media may be beneficial to people who have a tendency to ON.

Introducción: Objetivos: el presente estudio evaluó las tendencias ortoréxicas de los usuarios de las redes sociales y los factores que afectan a estas tendencias. Métodos: un total de 2526 participantes adultos (696 hombres y 1830 mujeres, 28,4 ± 10,3 años de edad) completaron un cuestionario que incluye información personal, la escala de ortorexia nerviosa (ORTO-11), la escala de redes sociales y conducta alimentaria (SMEB) y el cuestionario internacional de actividad física en formato corto (IPAQ). El índice de masa corporal (IMC) se calculó a partir del peso y la estatura declarados por los participantes. Se realizaron pruebas t o pruebas del chi cuadrado de muestras independientes para evaluar la diversa información de los participantes según la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa. Se utilizó un análisis de regresión logística binaria para identificar los factores de riesgo. Resultados: según el ORTO-11, el 56,1 % de los participantes tenían tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa y esta tendencia aumentaba con la edad y el IMC (p < 0,05). Las personas sin tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa dedicaban más tiempo (172,2 ± 119,9 min/día) a las redes sociales. Los participantes que seguían páginas web con recomendaciones sobre alimentación saludable y deporte/ejercicios tenían un mayor riesgo de ortorexia nerviosa que los que no seguían esas páginas (p < 0,05). Además, aunque había una diferencia significativa entre los niveles de actividad física de los participantes según la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa, esta relación no era significativa en el modelo de regresión (p > 0,05). Conclusión: este estudio indica que el incremento del uso de las redes sociales, especialmente de las páginas web que incluyen recomendaciones sobre salud y alimentación, podría favorecer la tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa. Por lo tanto, concienciar a las personas con tendencia a la ortorexia nerviosa sobre las redes sociales puede tener un efecto beneficioso.

Effects of black tea consumption and caffeine intake on depression risk in black tea consumers.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare black tea consumption and caffeine intake with depression status. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 491 adults (M:169, F:322). The average daily caffeine intake of individuals was calculated using the amounts of caffeinated beverages they consumed daily and the caffeine contents of these beverages. The participants' depression status was determined using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). All of the research data were evaluated using STATA. RESULTS: According to BDI scores, 30.1% of participants had depression. Black tea was consumed by all of the participants and also had the highest consumption level of 620.1±90.4mL and the mean caffeine intake of the participants was 629.5±418.8 mg. Multivariate regression analyses showed that consuming more than 1 cup was protective against depression up to 4 cups. Moreover, a 450-600 mg caffeine intake also reduces the risk of depression than lower or higher intake levels. CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that black tea consumption up to 4 cups and caffeine intake between 450-600 mg can help protect against depression. Further studies are needed to better understand the protective effects of black tea and caffeine on depression.

Orthorexia Nervosa in Turkish Dietitians.

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of orthorexia nervosa in dietitians, as assessed by administering ORTO-15, Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) and Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). Our study included 117 dietitians (Ankara). Orto-15 test scores below 40 points was considered indicative of orthorexia, while higher scores indicated a normal eating behavior. It was found that participants with ORTO-15 scores less than 40 had higher scores for EAT-40 and MOCI (p < 0.05). The results showed a significant negative correlation between the ORTO-15 and EAT-40 scores and BMI values. In that respect, further investigation with dietitians into orthorexia nervosa is recommended.