Eating-Related Tendencies in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis
A study with 382 adults with multiple sclerosis identified distinct eating-related profiles. These profiles were categorized into five classes: low difficulties, moderate mixed tendencies, two emotional eating/restraint profiles, and dysregulated overeating. Higher self-management scores were observed in restraint-related profiles.
- Most relevant to
- Neurologist, Dietitian
Why it matters
Understanding these distinct profiles can help tailor future studies to assess their stability and impact on dietary and psychological outcomes in people with MS, although it does not provide treatment guidelines or clinical classifications.
What this does not prove
The study does not establish clinical classification or treatment recommendations, and it merely serves as a basis for future research.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- 382 · basis not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-09-11
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
Original sources
- Primary evidenceEating Habits and Self-Management in MS ↗
Supporting passages (7)
limitationsThis study does not establish clinical classification or treatment recommendations.
study phaseThis study does not establish clinical classification or treatment recommendations.
study designThis cross-sectional secondary analysis included 382 adults with definite MS.
subjectsResults: A five-class solution was retained (BIC = 11,067.60; entropy = 0.920), comprising low difficulties, moderate mixed tendencies, two emotional eating/restraint profiles, and dysregulated overeating.
sample sizeThis cross-sectional secondary analysis included 382 adults with definite MS.
findingsEating-related tendencies in MS formed distinct profiles rather than a single continuum.
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-11
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