Research

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The variance of most Eating Inventory (EI) variables is primarily explained by unique environmental influences (E), with E explaining 71% of the variance in external locus for hunger (HUN) and 69% in strategic dieting behavior of restraint (RES).

Practitioners should consider the significant role of unique environmental factors when addressing eating behaviors.

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The variance of most EI variables was primarily explained by E, which most strongly influenced external locus for HUN and strategic dieting behavior of RES (explaining 71% and 69% of variance, respectively).
Sonya J. Elder et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2009

Why this rating

Based on the study design involving twins, which allows for strong conclusions about genetic and environmental influences.

Source

Genetic and environmental influences on eating behavior – a study of twins reared apart

Sonya J. Elder et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2009

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