The typology of psychological features in patients with alimentary obesity

Abstract

The review of psychological aspects of obesity studies is given. The relationship between body mass index, eating style, psychological characteristics, and family anxiety in men (n = 30) and women (n = 64) with alimentary obesity is studied. The typology of psychological features in patients with alimentary obesity based on differences in eating behavior styles is presented. The goals of psychological counseling specific to each type of patients with obesity are determined on behavior and personality levels.