Table 2.
Baseline Characteristics of Participants with Binge Eating (BE) and Non-Binge Eating (NB) and Self-Report Scores (M ± SD).
| BE | NB | RYGB | NT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Age (years) | 38.5 ± 12.5 | 32.3 ± 8.8 | 37.0 ± 10.4 | 33.9 ± 12.3 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 42.8 ± 4.0 | 43.3 ± 3.7 | 44.7 ± 3.9 | 41.1 ± 2.8 |
| Weight (kg) | 116.5 ± 15.3 | 115.7 ± 13.7 | 121.8 ± 13.4 | 109.5 ± 12.8 |
| Body fat (%) a | 50.3 ± 3.4 | 49.2 ± 3.8 | 50.9 ± 2.9 | 48.5 ± 3.9 |
| EMAQ Negative b | 5.7 ± 1.3 * | 4.0 ± 1.6 * | 4.9 ± 2.1 | 4.9 ± 0.8 |
| EMAQ Positive b | 4.6 ± 1.4 | 4.2 ± 1.5 | 3.9 ± 1.7 | 5.0 ± 0.7 |
| PFS Abstract b | 19.9 ± 8.3 * | 11.2 ± 3.6 * | 14.5 ± 7.5 | 17.5 ± 8.2 |
| PFS Presence b | 22.3 ± 7.2 * | 14.5 ± 3.6 * | 16.9 ± 6.5 | 20.1 ± 7.1 |
| PFS Pleasure b | 22.5 ± 7.6 * | 14.3 ± 4.3 * | 16.8 ± 7.6 | 20.9 ± 6.9 |
* Significant differences, p < 0.05. a Missing data for one participant in each group. b Points as scored by the questionnaires’ validated scales. Binge eating participants (BE), non-binge eating participants (NB), Emotional Appetite Questionnaire (EMAQ) Score Range: 1–9, Power of Food Scale (PFS) Sum Score Range: 21–105, Power of Food Scale (PFS) Subscale Score Range per subscale: 7–35.