The future of eating disorders research: an editorial

Touyz, Stephen; Hay, Phillipa

doi:10.1186/s40337-022-00538-5

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“…Although these disorders are most often diagnosed in young girls and mainly affect Western cultures, they can occur in people of any gender, age, and background [ 11 ]. Recent years have been particularly challenging for people with eating disorders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as restrictions on social life and difficult access to medical professionals may have negatively affected their mental health [ 16 , 17 ]. It was observed that in 2020, rates of eating disorder symptoms, depression, and anxiety were higher than in previous years [ 18 ].…”

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Traditional, Vegetarian, or Low FODMAP Diets and Their Relation to Symptoms of Eating Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study among Young Women in Poland

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Background: Eating disorders (EDs) are an ever-growing problem, seen most commonly among young women. People with EDs are particularly predisposed to restrictive eating patterns. Diet therapy for many diseases involves the elimination of certain food groups, and the use of restrictive diets in people with EDs may indirectly influence the recurrence of the disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of the possible presence of EDs and orthorexia symptoms among young women following a traditional, alternative (vegetarian), or therapeutic (low FODMAP) diet. Methods: The analysis was based on 420 responses from female respondents aged 19 to 30 years. The research tool consisted of questionnaires to assess the possible presence of EDs (SCOFF), cognitive-behavioral aspects of eating (TFEQ-13), and the presence of orthorexia symptoms (ORTO-15). Results: Uncontrolled and emotional eating was least common in women on a vegetarian diet (5.6 ± 3.7; 3.5 ± 2.7; p < 0.05). Women on a low FODMAP diet were most prevalent with symptoms of orthorexia (n = 37, 47.4%; p < 0.05). Conclusions: It seems important to perform screening tests for eating disorders before recommending diet therapy in order to individually adjust the dietary regimen and refer patients to appropriate specialists.

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Traditional, Vegetarian, or Low FODMAP Diets and Their Relation to Symptoms of Eating Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study among Young Women in Poland

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“…Over the past 20 years, the eating disorders field has made significant progress in successfully translating basic eating disorders risk factor research into preventive interventions with significant potential to reduce its risk factors, symptoms, and future ED episodes. Efficacy has been documented in multiple randomized controlled trials [78,79]. Treatment for eating disorders often involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and nutritional counseling (Table 1).…”

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Current Discoveries and Future Implications of Eating Disorders

Feng

Harms

Chen

et al. 2023

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Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and can sometimes be fatal. Eating disorders are also associated with distressing thoughts and emotions. They can be severe conditions affecting physical, psychological, and social functions. Preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape may also play an important role in the regulation of eating disorders. Common eating disorders have three major types: anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED). In some cases, EDs can have serious consequences for an individual’s physical and mental health. These disorders often develop during adolescence or early adulthood and affect both males and females, although they are more commonly diagnosed in young adult females. Treatment for EDs typically involves a combination of therapy, nutrition counseling, and medical care. In this narrative review, the authors summarized what is known of EDs and discussed the future directions that may be worth exploring in this emerging area.

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