Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants.
| Variable | Normal-weight controls (N = 24) | Participants with obesity (N = 22) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean (SD) | 24.99 (5.29) | 27.09 (6.25) | 0.224 |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 21.77 (1.48) | 35.57 (3.88) | <0.001 |
| Education in years, mean (SD) | 12.87 (0.62) | 12.32 (1.28) | 0.064 |
| BDI, mean (SD) | 4 (3.83) | 11.45 (8.43) | <0.001 |
| EDEQ total score, mean (SD) | 11.08 (9.29) | 57.27 (22.24) | <0.001 |
| EDEQ restraint, mean (SD) | 2.29 (3.98) | 10.54 (6.18) | <0.001 |
| EDEQ eating concern, mean (SD) | 0.5 (0.72) | 5.95 (4.87) | <0.001 |
| EDEQ weight concern, mean (SD) | 2.54 (2.12) | 14.27 (5.65) | <0.001 |
| EDEQ shape concern, mean (SD) | 5.75 (5.29) | 26.5 (10.82) | <0.001 |
BDI Beck Depression Inventory, BMI body mass index, EDEQ Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire.