Gender differences in symptom presentation and treatment outcome in children and youths with eating disorders

ConclusionsGender differences in eating pathology appeared at baseline, with trans youths reporting higher levels of eating pathology than cisgender youths, though no differences between cisgender males and females emerged at baseline for eating disorder symptom presentation. Contrary to expectations, there were no gender differences in measures of muscularity concerns. Males demonstrated greater eating disorder symptom improvements than females, suggesting that male adolescents may have better treatment outcomes than females in some domains.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research