The associations of objective, behaviorally measured hunger and weight-related variables with Food Craving Inventory subscales in adults with obesity
Authors' conclusion
Our results show that current, objective, behaviorally defined hunger (FAST) may influence FCI scores after controlling for menstrual cycle phase. However, FCI scores showed no relationship to BMI, BW, or BF, indicating that FCI scores may not reflect enduring patterns related to long-term weight gain. Future research should use objective hunger measures as covariates when interpreting FCI data and should exercise caution in treating FCI scores as indicators of long-term obesity risk.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with obesity (BMI 30–39.9 kg/m²); premenopausal women tested in second half of follicular phase
- Participants
- 32 adults
- Outcome
- Association of objective, behaviorally measured hunger (hours since last caloric intake; FAST) with FCI responses, controlling for menstrual cycle
Methodological detailsFood Craving Inventory (FCI) administered after an intended 8-h fast; BW and BF via bioelectrical impedance, Linear correlations between FCI subscales and BW, BMI, BF and FAST
- FCI administered after an intended 8-h fast; BW and BF via bioelectrical impedance
- Linear correlations between FCI subscales and BW, BMI, BF and FAST
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Correlation of FAST with FCI subscales
- FAST vs cravings for sweets: r = 0.381, p = 0.034
- FAST vs overall cravings (trend): r = 0.331, p = 0.069
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Correlation of BW, BMI and BF with FCI subscales
- BW, BMI and BF did not correlate with any FCI subscale
Original publication
The associations of objective, behaviorally measured hunger and weight-related variables with Food Craving Inventory subscales in adults with obesity. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 4 October 2025. doi:10.
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