Table 5.
Coefficient of determination (R2) from hierarchical regression models predicting weight-related quality of life (IWQOL-Lite) and depressive symptoms (PHQ-9) from demographic and physical factors, binge eating disorder (BED), and food addiction
| Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3a | Model 3b | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.174** | 0.241* | 0.300** | 0.440** |
| Physical | 0.237** | 0.279* | 0.311* | 0.370** |
| function | ||||
| Self-esteem | 0.064 | 0.097 | 0.138* | 0.312** |
| Sexual life | 0.076* | 0.102 | 0.138* | 0.242** |
| Public distress | 0.287** | 0.347* | 0.365* | 0.397** |
| Work | 0.071 | 0.125* | 0.191** | 0.262** |
| Depressive symptoms |
0.039 | 0.084* | 0.115* | 0.275** |
Note. Model 1 included age, race, sex, BMI, and comorbidities. Model 2 included Model 1 variables and subclinical/clinical diagnosis of BED. Model 3a included Model 2 variables and meeting criteria for food addiction or not. Model 3b included Model 2 variables and the number of endorsed food addiction symptoms.
Asterisks indicate p-values for R2 change value with p<0.05; p<0.001.