Evaluation of Eating Addiction, Depression and Nutritional Status of Patients Planned for Bariatric Surgery

Abstract

Aim: This study was planned and conducted in order to evaluate food addiction, depression and nutritional status in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Subjects and Method:127 volunteer adults (78 female, 49 male) who applied for bariatric surgery participated in the study. A questionnaire was applied to the individuals and the food consumption records for three consecutive days and anthropometric measurements of the individuals were taken. Food addiction of the individuals was assessed using the Yale Food Addiction Scale. Depression status of individuals was evaluated with Beck Depression Inventory.

Results: According to the recommended dietary allowances, it has been determined that the potassium intake of individuals was insufficient in all individuals, pantothenic acid was found to be insufficient in women. The mean Beck Depression Inventory score was found to be higher in females (16.8±7.30) than in males (15.2±8.21). It was determined that 3.8% of individuals without food addiction and 4.3% of individuals with food addiction experienced severe depression.

Conclusion: In order to increase the chance of operation of bariatric surgery and the quality of life of patients, it is very important to eliminate dietary deficiencies before the operation, to determine symptoms such as depression and food addiction, and to make arrangements for their treatment.