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March 3, 2026Appetite

Cognitive restraint versus restriction: An investigation of daily eating patterns among women with eating disorders characterized by restriction

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Why the study?

It was unknown whether retrospective measures of cognitive restraint and restriction relate to momentary endorsements of restrictive eating in daily life among women with eating disorders characterized by restrictive eating.

Do retrospective measures of cognitive restraint and restriction correlate with momentary endorsements of restrictive eating in daily life among women with eating disorders?

Population

Women with AN (n = 58), BN (n = 56), ARFID (n = 31), and non-eating disorder controls (NED; n = 53)

Comparison

Comparisons across AN, BN, ARFID, and NED groups

Design

Ecological momentary assessment study

Follow-up

Two-weeks

Authors

VTVittoria TrolioEHElizabeth HalesEBEge Biçaker

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Overview

Differentiate cognitive restraint from daily restriction in eating disorder care; challenges assumed equivalence and extends need for momentary assessment research.

Key Points

  • Cognitive restraint is linked to fewer eating patterns in restrictive eating disorders, and highlights the need for tailored interventions.
  • Women with restrictive eating disorders demonstrated variations in eating behaviors based on cognitive restraint levels, emphasizing individuality in treatment approaches.
  • Observational analysis assessed daily eating patterns among women with eating disorders characterized by restriction, identifying key behavioral insights.
  • Findings imply the importance of integrating cognitive strategies into dietary treatment plans, highlighting the significance of personalized care.

Structured PICO

Do retrospective measures of cognitive restraint and restriction correlate with momentary endorsements of restrictive eating in daily life among women with eating disorders?

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Population
198 women, including those with anorexia nervosa (AN, n=58), bulimia nervosa (BN, n=56), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID, n=31), and non-eating disorder controls (NED, n=53).
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Intervention
Two weeks of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to report daily restrictive eating, alongside retrospective Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory Cognitive Restraint (EPSI-CR) and Restriction (EPSI-R) subscale scores.
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Comparator
Comparisons across diagnostic groups (AN, BN, ARFID, NED).
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Outcome
Correlation between retrospective EPSI-CR/EPSI-R scores and frequency of daily restrictive eating reported via EMA.patient reported

Retrospective measures of cognitive restraint do not correlate with daily dietary restriction, highlighting the clinical importance of differentiating these constructs when assessing and treating eating disorders.

Cite This Study

Trolio et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a761fcc6e9836116a3013fhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2026.108502
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