Investigation of factors affecting hedonic humanity status of obese and NON-obese individuals

The main goal of nutrition, which is the basic need of people, is to meet their energy needs and to survive without hunger. Today, food consumption for many people in society is not only due to the need for energy and hunger. Eating attitude; internal homeostatic processes are regulated by environmental and social variables. This study was carried out to examine the factors affecting hedonic hunger in obese and non-obese groups with individuals aged 18-60 years who applied to a special nutrition and diet center in Adana between January 2021 and March 2021 and volunteered for our study. 86.59% of the participants were women and 13.4% were men. According to the findings of the study; A significant correlation was found between obesity status and gender (p<0.05). The mean value of the non-obese group was 2.90, while the mean value of the obese group was 2.99. There was a significant difference between the groups with different obesity status in terms of Desiring and/or Guilt that may be Experienced as a Result of Surrendering to Desire (p<0.05). A significant correlation was found between hedonic hunger status and the age of the individuals (p<0.05). Accordingly, the mean age of those who did not have hedonic hunger was determined to be older. A significant relationship was determined between hedonic hunger and excessive food cravings (p<0.05). Accordingly, it was determined that those with hedonic hunger had a greater desire for food. As a result; When evaluating patients who apply to the nutrition and diet outpatient clinic, the background of hedonic hunger should be known and the effectiveness of these factors should be considered in the nutrition plan to be directed to the patient. Cognitive behavioral therapies should be directed to contribute to the treatment plan. For this reason, the subject should be supported by studies to be carried out. Keywords: Excessive Food Cravings, Hedonic Hunger, Homeostatic Hunger, Obesity.