Systematic review of prospective studies assessing risk factors to predict anorexia nervosa onset
ConclusionsTo date there are insufficient established data to propose predictive markers of AN onset for predictive actions in pre-adolescent or adolescent populations. Future work should further evaluate potential risk factors previously identified in case ‒control/retrospective studies within larger prospective investigations in preadolescent populations. It is important to clearly distinguish predisposing factors from precipitating factors in subjects at risk of developing AN. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 20, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Reactive hypoglycemia in binge eating disorder, food addiction, and the comorbid phenotype: unravelling the metabolic drive to disordered eating behaviours
ConclusionsPeople with BED or FA are prone to experiencing reactive hypoglycemia; FA severity may predict early and symptomatic hypoglycemia events. This can further reinforce disordered eating behaviours by promoting addictive responses, both biologically and behaviourally. These results inform professionals dealing with eating disorders about the need to refer patients for metabolic evaluation. On the other hand, clinicians dealing with obesity should screen for and address BED and FA in patients seeking care for weight loss. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 19, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Discrepancies between media portrayals and actual demographics of eating disorders in TV and film: implications of representation
ConclusionsEating disorders have an image problem. TV and movies inaccurately portray them as primarily affecting heterosexual, White, women under age 30. Misrepresentation could fuel existing stigmas that inhibit individuals with eating disorders from seeking and receiving treatment. It could also perpetuate stereotypes that fuel misperceptions of the disease by medical providers, families, and policymakers. We recommend more accurate representation in the media to better reflect current demographics and increase awareness of the range of people who can experience eating disorders. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 18, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the body appreciation scale (BAS-2) and its short forms (BAS-2SF) in a community sample of Lebanese adults
ConclusionThe present work contributes to the literature by providing a psychometrically sound Arabic-translation of the BAS-2 and short-forms, benefitting both researchers and clinicians. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 18, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Correction: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI)
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Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 18, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Correlates of disordered eating and insulin restriction behavior and its association with psychological health in Taiwanese youths with diabetes mellitus
ConclusionDE/IR behavior is not uncommon among AYAs with DM, particularly those with type 2 DM, and may be associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms. In addition, HbA1c variability is correlated with DE/IR behavior, and the clinical implications need further exploration. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 14, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
A feminist approach to eating disorders in China: a qualitative study
ConclusionsThe data emphasises the importance of examining the culturally specific meanings of eating problems and their gendered contexts, whilst there is clearly much that echoes Western feminist work on Western samples. Although limited, the study crucially points to the importance of examining how ED subcategories other than AN can be explored from a transcultural and feminist point of view. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 14, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Acceptability, feasibility and short-term outcomes of temperament based therapy with support (TBT-S): a novel 5-day treatment for eating disorders
ConclusionsTBT-S is a promising new treatment for eating disorders with high acceptability scores and low treatment attrition. Future studies should aim to explore methods which can most appropriately measure the effect of TBT-S and the usefulness of the different components of this treatment. Randomised controlled trials are needed to assess treatment efficacy of TBT-S. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 14, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Cognitive flexibility and DSM-5 severity criteria for eating disorders: assessing drive for thinness and duration of illness as alternative severity variables
ConclusionsOur findings point out the limitations of the DSM-5 severity criteria to categorize cognitive flexibility in EDs and support illness duration as an alternative severity approach for EDs. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 11, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Translation and validation of a Chinese version of the body talk scale for women and men
AbstractBody talk has received increasing research attention in recent years, with accumulating evidence supporting the link between body talk and eating and body image disturbances. However, research on body talk in China is still relatively scarce and generally focused on fat talk, especially in women, and much remains unknown about muscle talk and positive body talk for both Chinese women and men. To promote a better understanding of body talk in the Chinese context, the present study adapted the Body Talk Scale (BTS) into Chinese Mandarin (i.e., C-BTS) and evaluated the factor structure and psychometric properties of...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 11, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Effects of family-based treatment on adolescent outpatients treated for anorexia nervosa in the Eating Disorder Unit of Helsinki University Hospital
ConclusionsIn this naturalistic study, and in line with previous studies, FBT for AN appeared to be an effective and sometimes sufficient intervention, especially for patients with milder weight deficit and less severe psychiatric comorbidities. The results show that FBT can be successfully implemented in Finland and suggest that training more ED clinicians in FBT would be beneficial.Trial registration: The study was retrospectively registered on February 8th, 2023, in ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System, identifier: NCT05734573. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 11, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
A scoping review of integrated yoga and psychological approaches for the treatment of eating disorders
ConclusionsCurrent evidence suggests further guidance and pragmatic recommendations to guide researchers and clinicians alike are required, ultimately improving outcomes for people experiencing an eating disorder across the lifespan. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 8, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
A novel outpatient treatment model for patients with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa: an observational study of patient characteristics, treatment goals, and treatment course
ConclusionsThis observational study suggests that many individuals with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa may benefit from flexible treatment, aiming at supporting quality of life. The results highlight the importance of coordinating and integrating the treatment of severe and enduring anorexia nervosa and co-occurring psychiatric disorders as well as medical complications. Further research and international dialogue about the how treatment for this vulnerable patient group should best be organized is called for.Trial registration Trial registration number: NCT05708404. Date of registration: 01/23/2023 (retrospectively ...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 6, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Antipsychotic effects on anthropometric outcomes in anorexia nervosa: a retrospective chart review of hospitalized children and adolescents
ConclusionsIn this naturalistic study, clinician's antipsychotic choice, given to a more severely ill subgroup of adolescents with AN, did not significantly improve overall worse weight change trajectories during inpatient treatment, even in matched subgroups. Randomized trials in individuals reflecting real-world samples are needed to evaluate the utility of antipsychotic treatment in youth with AN. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 6, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Smartphone and Instagram use, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders: investigating the associations using self-report and tracked data
ConclusionsThe results of this study show that while BD and ED symptomatology are correlated with smartphone use, it may be that Instagram use is not the main contributor to that relationship. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 4, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
