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April 2009 PMID 19121351

Preliminary validation of the Yale Food Addiction Scale.

Ashley N Gearhardt, William R Corbin, Kelly D Brownell

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Peak: 1 in Mar 2021
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What people are saying

Several discussions acknowledge the scale's unique status as the only diagnostic tool specifically designed for food addiction, with some comments referencing its basis on DSM-IV-TR criteria and the 25-question format, which demonstrates a basic understanding and curiosity about its foundational elements. This tone of cautious support and recognition of its potential influence reflects an overall moderate engagement without extensive critique or exploration.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussion reflects general support for the validity and usefulness of the Yale Food Addiction Scale, as some posts emphasize its unique focus and how it aligns with established addiction criteria.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, highlighted by mentions of the scale's potential applications and its placement within broader addiction research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts tend to briefly mention the scale's development and purpose, indicating a moderate level of engagement without deep technical discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the tool is recognized as important for food addiction assessment, discussions do not clearly suggest it is causing significant shifts in current research or clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), a tool designed to identify addiction-like behaviors related to foods high in fat and sugar, and found it to be reliable and valid in measuring these behaviors among young adults.
  • Results showed that the YFAS could accurately predict binge-eating behaviors and correlated well with other measures of eating problems, supporting its usefulness in food addiction research.
  • Despite positive findings, the researchers note that further testing is needed with larger and clinical samples, especially due to a low response rate, to fully confirm the scale’s effectiveness in studying food addiction.]
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University of Newcastle Student Dietitians
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The "Yale Food Addiction Scale" is the only one diagnostic tool developed to assess #foodaddiction specifically, with 25 questions based upon the scales used for #addictive behaviour assessments and substance #dependence criteria in #DSM-IV-TR.

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University of Newcastle Student Dietitians
@uon_dt · X

The "Yale Food Addiction Scale" is the only one diagnostic tool developed to assess #foodaddiction specifically, with 25 questions based upon the scales used for #addictive behaviour assessments and substance #dependence criteria in #DSM-IV-TR.

Mar 18, 2021 · 890 followers View post →
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