Riesgo de trastorno por atracones (TPA) en las consultas de nutrición y dietética y su relación con el patrón alimentario

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity and binge eating disorder (BED) are linked, with dietary patterns playing a role. This study aimed to assess BED risk in nutrition and dietetics (N&D) consultations and its relationship with dietary patterns.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 113 individuals seeking weight loss in an N&D clinic. Participants completed the BES questionnaire, a food frequency questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements. Descriptive analyses and relationships between variables and BED risk were examined.

Results: BED risk was identified in 35.3% of participants. Significant variables included sex (p = 0.047), BMI (p < 0.001), prior eating disorder diagnosis (p = 0.002), high carbohydrate intake (p < 0.001), and low protein intake (p < 0.001). Adjusted logistic regression identified BMI (OR = 1.2, p = 0.02), high carbohydrate intake (OR = 1.4, p = 0.02), and low protein intake (OR = 1.2, p = 0.04) as key factors.

Conclusion: BED risk is high among overweight patients seeking weight loss, closely linked to dietary patterns. Further studies are needed.