Report Title
Exploring the Relationship Between BMI Classification and Levels of Food Noise
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2026
Abstract
Rising rates of obesity in the United States necessitates an understanding of the multitude of factors that contribute to it. Recently, “food noise” has emerged as a topic of interest in this space. The current survey-based observational study aimed to understand the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and levels of food noise. The results indicate a significant association between BMI and food noise levels and a connection between a history of disordered eating and food noise levels. Additionally scores on the Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ) and the Food Cravings Questionnaire - Trait – reduced (FCQ-R-r) were found to be positively correlated. No significant results were found between food noise levels and FCQ-T-r score, Obesity class, or Metabolic Dysfunction. This study adds to the growing literature about food noise and offers up points of interest that warrant further exploration.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Liang Ji
Second Advisor
Edward Bitok
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
2026
Date (Title Page)
2026
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Body mass index; Obesity—Psychological aspects; Compulsive eating
Type
Research Report
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Billosillo, Edmarie, "Exploring the Relationship Between BMI Classification and Levels of Food Noise" (2026). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 58.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/58
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/
Repository
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