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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

PREOCCUPIED WITH FOOD

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC & Natalie Immel Asheville, NC

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON PREOCCUPIED WITH FOOD

Food is your body's fuel; you need to eat food in order to survive and live fully. Yet, if you are spending your day thinking or obsessing about food, or constantly making sure you have prepared enough to eat, you may find yourself unable to engage deeply with other enjoyable areas of your life.

If you find yourself thinking, obsessing, or dreaming about food, it is important to first consider whether you are receiving adequate food and a well-balanced diet, well-distributed throughout the day. Do you purposefully skip meals or suppress your hunger? Are you overly restrictive with your foods, eating only small portions and avoiding rich, sweet, or nourishing foods out of fear? Often times, a crash diet mentality and experimentation with multiple diet and weight loss programs can make your body feel uncertain about whether it will receive nourishment or not. The food insecurity that results can have powerful psychological effects that lead you to become obsessed with food.

Establishing a healthy eating routine with adequate nourishment can help curb preoccupations about food. Improving your body image can also help improve your relationship with food and free up mental energy to enjoy yourself and your life more fully.

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These Biocharacteristics

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Preoccupied with food', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE

COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

PREOCCUPIED WITH FOOD IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper. (See all disease stages on JB)

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Biocharacteristics of 5,772 People Reporting Preoccupied with food

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Preoccupied with food were less aggravated than 53% of other symptoms. From the 5,772 people who reported Preoccupied with food average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy
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83.9% avg client level
35.7% (2,061) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet
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80.8% avg client level
32.7% (1,888) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Kapha
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77.9% avg client level
39.4% (2,277) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Oily
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76.7% avg client level
32.4% (1,870) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Salty
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70.5% avg client level
32.1% (1,854) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Sour
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56.7% avg client level
26.6% (1,536) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Gooey
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54.4% avg client level
22.3% (1,286) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Bitter
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44.0% avg client level
21.7% (1,255) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Hot
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40.5% avg client level
23.6% (1,362) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pitta
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35.6% avg client level
30.7% (1,773) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Light
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35.2% avg client level
22.3% (1,287) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Pungent
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34.8% avg client level
18.0% (1,039) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Difficult
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32.6% avg client level
34.5% (1,989) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Cold
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29.8% avg client level
23.6% (1,365) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Astringent
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28.8% avg client level
20.3% (1,169) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Toxic
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26.4% avg client level
30.4% (1,755) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Vata
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25.5% avg client level
30.3% (1,748) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Dry
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20.6% avg client level
22.2% (1,284) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Preoccupied with food

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Preoccupied with food. Overall, 17.94% of people surveyed reported Preoccupied with food.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 17.94%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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279 cases with both
11.8% of cases
30% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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4442 cases with both
17.5% of cases
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1695 cases with both
8.6% of cases
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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3403 cases with both
20.4% of cases
10% more often
Male (1336)
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152 cases with both
11.4% of cases
40% less often
Female (26227)
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4527 cases with both
17.3% of cases
insignificant difference
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Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2191 cases with both
52.2% of cases
190% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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717 cases with both
44.7% of cases
150% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1198 cases with both
43.3% of cases
140% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2087 cases with both
42.6% of cases
140% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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1395 cases with both
42.1% of cases
130% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2057 cases with both
40.6% of cases
130% more often
Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)
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1835 cases with both
40.5% of cases
130% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1301 cases with both
40.3% of cases
120% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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409 cases with both
39.3% of cases
120% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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509 cases with both
39.3% of cases
120% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1075 cases with both
39% of cases
120% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1476 cases with both
38.9% of cases
120% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1194 cases with both
38.4% of cases
110% more often
Spending all day in the kitchen (3076)
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1173 cases with both
38.1% of cases
110% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3065 cases with both
37% of cases
110% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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1702 cases with both
36.8% of cases
110% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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3408 cases with both
36.7% of cases
100% more often
Defensive (225)
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82 cases with both
36.4% of cases
100% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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167 cases with both
36.2% of cases
100% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1032 cases with both
36.1% of cases
100% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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2946 cases with both
35.3% of cases
100% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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2368 cases with both
34.6% of cases
90% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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1346 cases with both
33.7% of cases
90% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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2203 cases with both
33.6% of cases
90% more often
At odds with nationality / culture (212)
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71 cases with both
33.5% of cases
90% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1324 cases with both
32.7% of cases
80% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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1311 cases with both
32.7% of cases
80% more often
Trips to food stores daily (4340)
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1420 cases with both
32.7% of cases
80% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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3148 cases with both
32.5% of cases
80% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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882 cases with both
32.5% of cases
80% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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3881 cases with both
32.1% of cases
80% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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893 cases with both
31.8% of cases
80% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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658 cases with both
31.6% of cases
80% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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684 cases with both
31.4% of cases
80% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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1846 cases with both
31.4% of cases
80% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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1676 cases with both
31.2% of cases
70% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1145 cases with both
30.4% of cases
70% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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1055 cases with both
30.1% of cases
70% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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2146 cases with both
30.1% of cases
70% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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2184 cases with both
30% of cases
70% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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2738 cases with both
29.3% of cases
60% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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747 cases with both
29.3% of cases
60% more often
Frequent baking (2956)
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863 cases with both
29.2% of cases
60% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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3158 cases with both
29.1% of cases
60% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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521 cases with both
27.7% of cases
50% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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177 cases with both
27.2% of cases
50% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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191 cases with both
26.8% of cases
50% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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3200 cases with both
26.8% of cases
50% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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313 cases with both
26.7% of cases
50% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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2869 cases with both
26.6% of cases
50% more often
Blisters (609)
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161 cases with both
26.4% of cases
50% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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2903 cases with both
26.4% of cases
50% more often
Homesick (2646)
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693 cases with both
26.2% of cases
50% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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624 cases with both
26.2% of cases
50% more often
At odds with local community (1665)
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435 cases with both
26.1% of cases
50% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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1049 cases with both
25.9% of cases
40% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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948 cases with both
25.8% of cases
40% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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1522 cases with both
25.7% of cases
40% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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933 cases with both
25.6% of cases
40% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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285 cases with both
25.5% of cases
40% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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487 cases with both
25.5% of cases
40% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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531 cases with both
25.4% of cases
40% more often
Body Checking (12680)
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3207 cases with both
25.3% of cases
40% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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467 cases with both
25.1% of cases
40% more often
Food is a necessary distraction (5753)
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1435 cases with both
24.9% of cases
40% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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987 cases with both
24.9% of cases
40% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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2792 cases with both
24.8% of cases
40% more often
Judgmental (8310)
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2063 cases with both
24.8% of cases
40% more often
Preoccupied with sex / lust (2530)
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627 cases with both
24.8% of cases
40% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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108 cases with both
24.7% of cases
40% more often
Painful rash (516)
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127 cases with both
24.6% of cases
40% more often
Large portions (14369)
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3517 cases with both
24.5% of cases
40% more often
Change Difficult (5579)
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1365 cases with both
24.5% of cases
40% more often
Jealous / envious (1049)
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257 cases with both
24.5% of cases
40% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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472 cases with both
24.5% of cases
40% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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466 cases with both
24.4% of cases
40% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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2317 cases with both
24.4% of cases
40% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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337 cases with both
24.2% of cases
30% more often
Cracked skin / fissures (2335)
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566 cases with both
24.2% of cases
30% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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908 cases with both
24.2% of cases
30% more often
Guilty (1123)
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271 cases with both
24.1% of cases
30% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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937 cases with both
24.1% of cases
30% more often
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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2258 cases with both
24.1% of cases
30% more often
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve (4193)
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1006 cases with both
24% of cases
30% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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1763 cases with both
24% of cases
30% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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2028 cases with both
23.9% of cases
30% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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1537 cases with both
23.9% of cases
30% more often
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin (1304)
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310 cases with both
23.8% of cases
30% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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197 cases with both
23.8% of cases
30% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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418 cases with both
23.8% of cases
30% more often
Tense chest (3234)
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770 cases with both
23.8% of cases
30% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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2777 cases with both
23.8% of cases
30% more often
Convulsions (156)
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37
Small number of cases
cases with both
23.7% of cases
30% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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63 cases with both
23.6% of cases
30% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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519 cases with both
23.6% of cases
30% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Preoccupied with food

People who report Preoccupied with food were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

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Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2191 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
38% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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684 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
12% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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717 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
12% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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509 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
9% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Purging Food
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1032 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
18% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1198 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
21% of cases
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Uneasy when food unavailable
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1835 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
32% of cases
13.17% (4,533 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2057 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
36% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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747 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
13% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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409 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
7% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Hide food
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1301 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
23% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
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Can't stop eating once I start
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2087 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
36% of cases
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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232 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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1395 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
24% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Rebel against food limitations
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1476 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
26% of cases
11.72% (3,798 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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1075 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
19% of cases
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Spending all day in the kitchen
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1173 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
20% of cases
9.25% (3,076 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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2822 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
49% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1194 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
21% of cases
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1055 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
18% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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2671 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
46% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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3408 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
59% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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3422 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
59% of cases
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Overeat more than 2x/week
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3065 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
53% of cases
25.6% (8,274 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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1702 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
29% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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167 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Secretive eating
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2946 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
51% of cases
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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1955 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
34% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Self-loathing
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2368 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
41% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Search for perfect bite
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1346 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
23% of cases
11.6% (3,999 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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2787 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
48% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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1846 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
32% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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3148 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
55% of cases
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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94 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Distress when sweets unavailable
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1311 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
23% of cases
12.01% (4,006 cases)
Compulsive exercising
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487 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
8% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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3881 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
67% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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2203 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
38% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1049 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
18% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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882 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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2184 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
38% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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1145 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
20% of cases
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Trips to food stores daily
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1420 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
25% of cases
13.59% (4,340 cases)
Eating without realizing it
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1324 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
23% of cases
12.55% (4,049 cases)
Angry when someone eats my food
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2146 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
37% of cases
20.45% (7,138 cases)
Blisters
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161 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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1676 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
29% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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2738 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
47% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Frequent baking
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863 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
15% of cases
8.47% (2,956 cases)
Food is a necessary distraction
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1435 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
25% of cases
14.21% (5,753 cases)
Self Mutilation
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521 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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893 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
15% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Strong hunger
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3922 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
68% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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658 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
11% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Large portions
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3517 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
61% of cases
36.38% (14,369 cases)
At odds with local community
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435 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.83% (1,665 cases)
Emotional eating
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4708 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
82% of cases
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Preoccupied with healthy eating
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3158 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
55% of cases
33.71% (10,868 cases)
Manic / giddy
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624 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
11% of cases
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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236 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Stress overeater
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4179 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
72% of cases
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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937 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
16% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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106 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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108 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Body Checking
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3207 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
56% of cases
35.36% (12,680 cases)
Poor diet
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2227 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
39% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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3200 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
55% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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922 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
16% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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337 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
6% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Low self esteem
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2792 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
48% of cases
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Homesick
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693 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
12% of cases
7.73% (2,646 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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519 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
9% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Gain weight easily
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3953 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
68% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Multiple weight loss programs
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2869 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
50% of cases
32.35% (10,770 cases)
Change Difficult
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1365 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
24% of cases
15.58% (5,579 cases)
Pancreatitis
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89 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
2% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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146 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.95% (652 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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170 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Fatty fried food
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2238 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
39% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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472 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
8% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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310 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Omitting Food Groups
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2903 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
50% of cases
33.04% (10,981 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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512 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Underdressed for cold weather
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908 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
16% of cases
10.63% (3,757 cases)
Cracked skin / fissures
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566 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.65% (2,335 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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1842 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
32% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Sweet taste on tongue
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269 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.36% (1,286 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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177 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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1537 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
27% of cases
18.2% (6,435 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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1522 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
26% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Fatty Liver
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577 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
10% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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153 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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3530 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
61% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Strong food cravings
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4343 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
75% of cases
50.87% (20,421 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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2661 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
46% of cases
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Bulky muscles
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531 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
9% of cases
6.11% (2,089 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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1006 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.55% (4,193 cases)
Judgmental
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2063 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
36% of cases
24.54% (8,310 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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987 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
17% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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2777 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
48% of cases
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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274 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
5% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)

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