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Relationship between stress, eating behavior, and obesity

Torres, Susan J., Nowson, Caryl A.·2007·Nutrition

Abstract

Stress is thought to influence human eating behavior and has been examined in animal and human studies. Our understanding of the stress-eating relation is confounded by limitations inherent in the study designs; however, we can make some tentative conclusions that support the notion that stress can influence eating patterns in humans. Stress appears to alter overall food intake in two ways, resulting in under- or overeating, which may be influenced by stressor severity. Chronic life stress seems to be associated with a greater preference for energy- and nutrient-dense foods, namely those that are high in sugar and fat. Evidence from longitudinal studies suggests that chronic life stress may be causally linked to weight gain, with a greater effect seen in men. Stress-induced eating may be one factor contributing to the development of obesity. Future studies that measure biological markers of stress will assist our understanding of the physiologic mechanism underlying the stress-eating relation and how stress might be linked to neurotransmitters and hormones that control appetite.

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Authors
Torres, S. J., & Nowson, C. A.
Affiliations
Deakin University (AU)
Corresponding author
Torres, Susan J.
Venue
Nutrition
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2007-11
Volume
23
Issue
11-12
Pages
887-894
ISSN
0899-9007 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2004750779
Cited by
1,622
References
90
Citations by year
2026: 60 · 2025: 83 · 2024: 76 · 2023: 143 · 2022: 144 · 2021: 150 · 2020: 124 · 2019: 97 · 2018: 125 · 2017: 98 · 2016: 71 · 2015: 93 · 2014: 88 · 2013: 69 · 2012: 72
FWCI
4.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nutrition (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Keywords
stress, dietary habits, obesity, stress eating, dietary intake, energy-dense foods, weight gain, sex differences, appetite regulation, stress hormones, neurotransmitters
MeSH terms
Animals, Energy Intake, Eating, Feeding Behavior, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Male, Nutritive Value, Obesity, Sex Factors, Stress, Psychological, Weight Gain

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