Statistical analysis
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Children were excluded from the present study if they did not answer the PedsQL questionnaire and the CEBQ at baseline. Data from the CEBQ did not fulfill the assumption of linearity, and therefore, the EOE-score and the FR-score were categorized into three categories: “Low” (score ≤ 2), “Medium” (score > 2–3), and “High” (score > 3). Descriptive analysis was stratified by EOE-categories. Differences within groups were tested using the chi-squared test for all included categorical variables. Categorical variables are displayed as absolute numbers and percentages [Multiple linear regressions were applied to determine the association between children’s QoL and EOE. Potential associated factors were considered in the statistical analysis including gender, BMI-SDS, and socioeconomic status measured as household income per year.Based on previous evidence suggesting an association between food addiction and EOE [