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Food and alcohol disturbance in Italy: A reality? An epidemiological study on under 40

Ilaria Consolo, Tjuana Foffo

Accepted August 31, 2022

First published August 30, 2022

https://doi.org/10.26387/bpa.2022.00003

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to study the presence of food and alcohol disturbance (FAD) in Italian
participants aged between 14 and 40 years old, and to examinate the relationship between FAD and eating disorders
(EDs), alcohol abuse, and the intensity of physical exercise. A sample of 716 (74% women, mean age = 23 years old)
participants rated a series of self-report measures by using an online survey. Measures included: a questionnaire to
obtain information about age, gender, alcohol use, geographical provenience, and education; EAT-26 test; AUDIT test;
and an ad hoc measure to obtain information on FAD. 84.1% of the sample had a middle school license or higher levels
of education. 11.9% had significantly high scores at the EAT-26 test, 8.4% at the AUDIT. FAD behaviors were found
in .85 % of the sample, who obtained significant scores in all three measures. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed
a significant relationship between EAT-26 and DQ, and between AUDIT and DQ. ANOVA and Factor Analysis, used to
verify the validity of the DQ, showed positive results. Results show that both an ED and alcoholic abuse predict FAD,
while physical activity does not seem to be a predictive factor. Further studies are necessary in order to diagnose,
prevent and treat FAD.

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