Table 2 Correlations of EI Factors with Items from EBA
Eating Behavior Assessment Items | FACTOR I "Cognitive Restraint" | FACTOR II "Disinhibition" | FACTOR III "Hunger" |
|---|---|---|---|
1. How hungry have you been? | 5.5 | 17.3a | 28.5c |
2. How strong has your appetite been? | 3.8 | 17.2a | 38.7c |
3. Have you craved sweets or other carbohydrates? | 2.2 | 29.2c | 40.4c |
4. Have you craved fatty foods? | 5.6 | 15.9a | 23.2b |
5. When you finished a meal, have you felt full or satisfied? | 15.3 | -2.5 | -21.1b |
6. Does it take an excessive amount of food before you feel satisfied? | 5.7 | 23.3b | 35.3c |
7. Have you been thinking about food? | 15.4 | 41.9c | 41.6c |
8. Have you been overeating? | 0.3 | 39.0c | 43.9c |
9. Do you feel your eating is out of control? | -11.2 | 44.3c | 43.6c |
Total score | 6.8 | 41.5c | 49.2c |