Challenging previous conceptions of vegetarianism and eating disorders

Fisak, Brian; Peterson, Rachel D.; Tantleff-Dunn, Stacey; Molnar, Janice

doi:10.1007/bf03327571

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“…ore females than males followed a vegetarian diet, and more adolescents who considered they had a healthy diet were VE ( It was found that females were more 2.89 times more likely to be VE than males, when the possible variables Discussion relationship between vegetarianism and ED risk behavior in a large sample of adolescents from public schools in São Paulo, Brazil. Out of the total, 4.1% (n=48) considered themselves to be vegetarian, and of those 70.8% were prevalence of vegetarianism in other studies among adolescents ranged between 2.5% and 6% and, like the present study the majority of the vegetarian adolescents were female; on average, the prevalence of female VE was over 70% 5,6,8,9,20,21 adolescents who follow a vegetarian diet may be that they are more concerned about their body weight and shape 5,22 .…”

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Vegetarianism and Eating Disorder Risk Behavior in Adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil

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Philippi

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Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet

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Objetivo: Evaluar el riesgo de trastornos alimentarios y conductas no saludables de control del peso entre adolescentes que afirman ser vegetarianos y los que afirman ser omnívoros.Material y Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en 12 escuelas técnicas de la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil. La muestra incluyó a 1.167 adolescentes (el 51% mujeres) entre 14 y 19 años de edad (media, 16). Los adolescentes declaraban si eran vegetarianos en aquel momento, por lo que la muestra se dividió en vegetarianos y no vegetarianos. Se compararon los dos grupos en cuanto a peso, trastornos alimentarios, métodos no saludables de control del peso y la percepción de alimentación saludable.Resultados: Cerca del 4% de la muestra declaró ser vegetariana, la mayoría eran mujeres (70,8%) y para las mujeres ser vegetarianas era 2,89 veces más probable que para los varones. No se encontró asociación entre ser vegetariano y los comportamientos no saludables de control del peso. Sin embargo, el grupo de vegetarianos considera que su alimentación es más saludable que la del grupo de no vegetarianos (p = 0,04).Conclusiones: La frecuencia del vegetarianismo y la frecuencia de trastornos alimentarios fueron menores en esta muestra de adolescentes de São Paulo, Brasil.

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confidence: 53%

Vegetarianism and Eating Disorder Risk Behavior in Adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil

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Philippi

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“…In fact, most data show that plant-based diets are not only great for the environment [13,50], but also human health [13,116,142], and they may promote performance enhancement [123,143]. While some athletes may use vegan diets to mask an eating disorder, there is no evidence that vegan or vegetarian diets cause eating disorders [144]. Considering that a reduction in meat, using more plant-based approaches, is effective in decreasing environmental impact does not mean that athletes must turn vegan.…”

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“Eat as If You Could Save the Planet and Win!” Sustainability Integration into Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

Meyer

Reguant-Closa

2017

Nutrients

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Today’s industrial food production contributes significantly to environmental degradation. Meat production accounts for the largest impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use. While food production and consumption are important aspects when addressing climate change, this article focuses predominantly on dietary change that promotes both health for planet and people with focus on athletes. Healthy, sustainable eating recommendations begin to appear in various governmental guidelines. However, there remains resistance to the suggested reductions in meat consumption. While food citizens are likely to choose what is good for them and the planet, others may not, unless healthy eating initiatives integrate creative food literacy approaches with experiential learning as a potential vehicle for change. This concept paper is organized in three sections: (1) Environmental impact of food; (2) health and sustainability connections; and (3) application in sports and exercise. For active individuals, this article focuses on the quantity of protein, highlighting meat and dairy, and quality of food, with topics such as organic production and biodiversity. Finally, the timing of when to integrate sustainability principles in sport nutrition is discussed, followed by practical applications for education and inclusion in team, institutional, and event operations.

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“…The findings have demonstrated that vegetarian diet is associated with higher levels of cognitive restraint [17]. Some studies have presented that individuals following a vegetarian diet endorses higher levels of cognitive restraint that those following an omnivorous diet [18], whereas other studies have found no difference in cognitive restraint between these both groups [17,19,20]. Although orthorexia nervosa shares a key component with cognitive restraint (self-imposed restriction of allowed food) [10], these both should be considered as distinct constructs.…”

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Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

Brytek-Matera

2020

Nutrients

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The objective of the present study was two-fold: Firstly, to investigate unhealthy eating patterns and body mass index among individuals following a vegetarian diet and those following an omnivorous diet. Secondly, to examine interaction between vegetarian versus omnivorous diet and unhealthy eating patterns (orthorexia nervosa, cognitive restraint) and body mass index using a structural equation modeling approach (SEM). The study included 370 participants: 188 participants following a vegetarian diet and 182 following an omnivorous diet. Unhealthy eating patterns and body mass index were measured. Our results showed that individuals following a vegetarian diet were more likely to engage in orthorexic eating behavior compared to individuals following an omnivorous diet. In addition, they had a significantly lower levels of cognitive restraint and lower body mass index than individuals following an omnivorous diet. Use of SEM method showed that:(1) following a vegetarian diet and orthorexia nervosa were directly associated, (2) following an omnivorous diet and cognitive restraint were directly related and (3) following an omnivorous diet had a greater tendency to cognitive restraint and an elevated body mass index. More research is necessary to further understand the complexity of the relationship between type of diet and unhealthy eating patterns in adults.

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Challenging previous conceptions of vegetarianism and eating disorders

Cited by 28 publications

References 21 publications

Vegetarianism and Eating Disorder Risk Behavior in Adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil

Vegetarianism and Eating Disorder Risk Behavior in Adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil

“Eat as If You Could Save the Planet and Win!” Sustainability Integration into Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

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