a chocolate cake or a chocolate vape? Young adults describe their relationship with food and weight in the context of nicotine vaping.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the relationship between food and weight in the context of nicotine vaping among young adults. The study aimed to understand how young adults use vaping to manage weight, where they learn about weight-motivated vaping, and the role that food and weight motivations play in decisions to vape. The key points and main message of the text are summarized below.

Key points:

* The study conducted one-on-one qualitative interviews with young adults who reported using e-cigarettes on a weekly basis or more for at least 5 months prior to study enrollment.
* Participants reported pairing nicotine vaping with caffeinated beverages and after every meal, and using vaping as a tool to avoid binge eating and increase concentration while studying.
* Reports of vaping effecting appetite and eating behaviors also emerged, and vaping nicotine to suppress appetite and/or achieve weight loss was often reported in conjunction with an eating disorder.
* Participants reported learning about weight-motivated vaping from peers or deducing from cigarette effects and their own experiences with nicotine.
* Nicotine vaping was used as a tool to control weight and suppress appetite, paralleling food- and weight-related behaviors associated with cigarette use.

Main message:
The study suggests a need for targeted interventions that address the role of nicotine vaping in eating/weight-related behaviors. as nicotine vaping use continues to rise, particularly among young adults, it is crucial to understand the potential consequences of vaping on food and weight-related behaviors. The findings highlight the importance of educating young adults about the potential risks of using nicotine vaping for weight loss or appetite suppression, and the need for interventions that address these behaviors.

Kechter a, Ceasar RC, Simpson Ka, et al. a chocolate cake or a chocolate vape? Young adults describe their relationship with food and weight in the context of nicotine vaping. appetite. 2022;175:106075. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2022.106075