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March 10, 2026Open Access

Sex as a moderator of the relationship between food addiction and body mass index in young non-help-seeking adults at risk for psychosis and controls

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This research aims to explore how sex influences the relationship between food addiction and body mass index (BMI) in young adults at risk for psychosis.
Conducted a cross-sectional observational study on community individuals.
Screened participants for risk of psychosis and categorized by sex.
Analyzed the association between food addiction and BMI with sex as a moderating factor.
Sex significantly influences the relationship between food addiction and BMI.
Individuals at risk for psychosis show different patterns of food addiction related to BMI based on sex.
The findings highlight the importance of considering sex in health strategies to prevent obesity.

Abstract

In light of this study's results, it is concluded that sex could serve as a significant moderator of the association between food addiction and BMI in community individuals screened as at-risk for psychosis, and should be considered an important determinant in promoting physical health and preventing obesity in this specific group. Level of evidence Level V-Cross-sectional observational study.

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