Adherence
In the US, higher perceived external eating pressures (overt pressures to eat) are positively associated with higher BMI.
If you live in the US, social pressure to eat (e.g., at work or family gatherings) may contribute to weight gain. This study links higher perceived pressure to eat with higher BMI. To manage weight, practice polite but firm refusal of food offerings. Recognize that saying 'no' to food is not rude; it is a necessary boundary for your health.
In the US, BMI was positively associated with the external eating pressures (pilot 2: r = 0.2, P = 0.03)... scores
Why this rating
Small effect size (r=0.2) and small sample size (N=120) limit generalizability.
Source
Development of a Questionnaire to Assess the Relationship Between Weight Status and Sociocultural Factors
Maria Carlota Dao et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2020
DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzaa063_023
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