Data analysis
Evaluating the MEBS state version was performed through a one-way ANCOVA (Groups: Control, Experimental) on the MEBS-S while controlling for the MEBS-T. Similar analyses were conducted for the subscales of the MEBS-S, and the time taken to eat, as well as the amount that was consumed, were also explored as outcome variables. All data were analysed using IBM SPSS 28.