Tag: Eating / Appetite Disorders
Worldwide Prevalence of Eating Disorders Increased Since 2000
Point prevalence for eating disorders increased during the study period from 2000-2006 to 2013-2018
Prevalence of Eating Disorders 1.4 Percent in Preteens
No statistically significant differences in prevalence rates seen between boys and girls
Unhealthy Food Behaviors May Signal Eating Disorder in Teen
Signs include restricting more and more food groups, significant weight change, excessive exercise
Disordered Eating Behaviors Up for Overweight Young Adults
Increased prevalence among young adults at weight status classified as overweight or obese
Ob-Gyns Should ID Gynecologic Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Formal diagnosis and treatment is outside scope of gynecologic practice, but docs should recognize risk
Family-Based Treatment of Teen Eating Disorders Helpful
Findings based on mothers' and teens' perception of helpfulness and outcomes of family-based treatment
Disordered Eating Among Teens Tied to Future Depression
Also, bullying by peers is associated with depressive symptoms and disordered eating behavior
Contextual Factors Linked to Overeating, Loss of Control
Internal factors correlated with loss of control, while external factors tied to overeating severity
Parental Dieting Pressure Linked to Long-Term Harm
Unhealthy weight, behaviors seen in adulthood; parent encouragement of diet may pass down
Diet-Treated Chronic Illness May Lead to Disordered Eating
In most studies examined, diet-treated chronic illness preceded disordered eating in children
