The Relationship Between Olfactory and Gustatory Senses, Hedonic Hunger, and Diet Quality After Bariatric Surgery

This cross-sectional observational study investigates the association between changes in olfactory and gustatory senses and hedonic hunger among individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery. The study also examines the effects of these sensory changes on diet quality and anthropometric measurements. Participants completed a structured questionnaire including sociodemographic and health information, dietary habits, a modified 33-item taste and smell assessment, the Power of Food Scale (PFS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and anthropometric measurements.