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However, nothing is known about dietary intake and body-focused repetitive behaviors, despite their classification as obsessive-compulsive related conditions, and high co-morbidity with impulsive and compulsive conditions.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> One hundred and ninety six adults with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder were recruited. Dietary intake over the preceding year was quantified using the Dietary Fat and Free Sugar Short questionnaire. Relationships between dietary fat\/sugar intake and behaviors were evaluated using regression modeling.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Sugar intake was significantly related to higher trans-diagnostic compulsivity (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.011) and higher non-planning impulsivity (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.013) In terms of saturated fat intake, there was no significant relationship to the explanatory variables. A combination high fat\/high sugar diet was significantly associated with higher motor impulsivity (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.005).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> Past-year nutrition appears to be significantly associated with trans-diagnostic impulsivity and compulsivity. 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