The Mediating Role of Appetitive Traits in the Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Body Mass Index of Malaysian Adults

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how appetitive traits influence the relationship between psychological distress and body mass index (BMI).
• Identified the connection between psychological distress and BMI
• Proposed interventions to mitigate emotional overeating
• Recommended physical activity and emotional regulation workshops for individuals
• Proposed emotional regulation strategies could help reduce emotional overeating
• Nutrition education may lead to healthier dietary practices
• Highlight the importance of managing psychological distress for better BMI outcomes

Abstract