Adolesanlarda Karbonhidrat Alımı, Şeker Bağımlılığı ve Stres Durumu Arasındaki İlişki

Abstract

The behavioral changes seen in addictive substances against frequently consumed foods have led researchers to investigate the addictive effects of foods. This study was carried out to reveal the relationship between carbohydrate intake, sugar addiction and stress status in adolescents and to contribute to the prevention of nutrition-related diseases such as obesity. A total of 192 (146 women and 46 men) adolescents between the ages of 12-19 voluntarily accepted to participate in the study. The study data were collected by a questionnaire containing general characteristics of the participants, anthropometric measurements (body weight, height, BMI), Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS 21) and the food frequency questionnaire for carbohydrate and sugary foods. As a result of the study, food addiction was diagnosed in 8.9% of the participants. A higher prevalence of food addiction was seen in female participants. A relationship was observed between food addiction status and consumption of pastries, salty snacks, cake, fruit desserts, sweetened beverages, instant fruit juices, fresh fruit juices and fruits (p<0.05). Stress was found to affect the incidence of food addiction and the number of YFAS symptoms (p<0.001). In addition, a relationship was observed between stress status and consumption of salty snacks, dumplings, sweetened beverages, instant fruit juices, energy/sports drinks and candies (p<0.05). The results of the study showed that foods containing high sugar have addictive effects.