Influência dos sintomas pré-menstruais na ansiedade e comportamento alimentar de mulheres jovens

Abstract

Premenstrual symptoms can change women's eating behavior. In addition to causing changes in eating behavior, symptoms such as anxiety can also cause changes in appetite, meal size and cravings for certain foods, such as foods with a high calorie content. Therefore, the objective of this research is to verify eating behavior according to the presence and severity of premenstrual symptoms. The relationship between anxiety, eating behaviors and nutritional status in university women was investigated. The results highlighted that trait anxiety, craving for sweet foods and emotional eating were significantly higher in the group with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. These findings suggest that women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder are more likely to present anxiety and different eating behaviors. In this way, the results seek to contribute to more targeted management and intervention strategies during the premenstrual period, improving the quality of life of women affected by symptoms associated with this phase of the menstrual cycle.