Body composition and physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa or binge ‐eating disorder

DiscussionOverall, participants with BN or BED displayed adequate physical fitness; however, a high number had unfavorable CRF and body composition. This finding calls for inclusion of physical fitness in routine clinical examinations and guided physical activity and dietary recommendations in the treatment of BN and BED.

Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - February 1, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Therese Fostervold Mathisen, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Oddgeir Friborg, Gunn Pettersen, Trine Stensrud, Bj ørge Herman Hansen, Karoline E. Underhaug, Elisabeth Teinung, KariAnne Vrabel, Mette Svendsen, Solfrid Bratland‐Sanda, Jorunn Sundgot‐Borgen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research