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Table 2 Comparison of dimensions of Dykens’ Hyperphagia Questionnaire according to the level of impulsivity

From: Hyperphagia and impulsivity: use of self-administered Dykens’ and in-house impulsivity questionnaires to characterize eating behaviors in children with severe and early-onset obesity

Median [min–max]

Score > 7 (n = 11)

Score < 7 (n = 64)

P value

Total

25.0 [23.5–31.5]

22.0 [17.8–25.0]

0.02

Hyperphagic behavior

10.0 [8.0–13.0]

9.0 [6.8–11.0]

0.3

Drive

12.0 [8.5–13.5]

9.0 [6.8–11.2]

0.07

Severity

4.0 [3.0–6.5]

3.0 [2.0–4.0]

0.04

  1. Bold values indicate P > 0.05