Body composition in men with anorexia nervosa: Longitudinal study

ConclusionsShort‐term weight restoration can normalize body composition patterns in men with anorexia nervosa, but results in a central adiposity phenotype. The clinical implication of this finding is unknown, but should be explored given the high levels of concern about central adiposity in anorexia nervosa.

Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - April 1, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Marwan El Ghoch, Simona Calugi, Chiara Milanese, Paola Vittoria Bazzani, Riccardo Dalle Grave Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research