Orthorexia Nervosa in Turkish dietitians and dietetic students

ObjectivesOrthorexia Nervosa (ON) is characterized by a pathological obsession with healthy eating, and dietetic majors may have a potential risk of developing ON due to their occupation that necessitates consideration of optimal food choices. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ON among a large sample of dietitians and dietetic students in Turkey and to investigate the association of ON with socio-demographic features and eating attitudes within the whole sample.MethodsParticipants (n = 1429) completed a self-administered online survey that featured socio-demographic characteristics, the Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire (ORTO-11), and the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26). Scores on the ORTO-11 and EAT-26 determined the prevalence of ON and disordered eating behaviors, respectively.ResultsThe prevalence of ON among Turkish dietetic majors was 59.8% with a higher ratio in dietetic students (63.8%) than dietitians (52.9%) (P < 0.001). While graduation was associated with 33.1% lower odds of ON (P = 0.006), eating disorders could increase the ON risk approximately five times (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the greater total and subscale (dieting, bulimia, and oral control) scores of EAT-26 were associated with higher ON tendency (P < 0.001), even after adjustment for potential confounders.ConclusionsOur findings may shed light on the relevance of developing strategies to reduce the prevalence of ON in the dietetic population but need to be supported by further longitudinal and prospective studies.     

The Course of Eating Disorders Involving Bingeing and Purging Among Adolescent Girls: Prevalence,Stability, and Transitions

Purpose

To quantify eating disorder (ED) stability and diagnostic transition among a community-based sample of adolescents and young adult females in the United States.

Long-term Outcomes of Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa on Bone

Purpose

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a chronic and life-threatening eating disorder that can have a considerable negative impact on the growing skeleton. We hypothesized that the long-term impact on bone health may persist even after normalization of body weight.

Family involvement in eating disorder treatment among Latinas

ABSTRACT

Latinos are less likely to seek health care for eating disorders and more likely to drop out of treatment than members of other ethnic groups, highlighting existing challenges to engagement in traditional mental health care. This study explored the role of family in the treatment of adult Latinas with eating disorders through content analysis of family sessions adjunctive to cognitive behavioral therapy. This study yielded insight into the experiences of 10 Latinas with eating disorders (M age = 39.90 years) and 10 relatives (M age = 39.50) from the Promoviendo una Alimentación Saludable trial who were randomly selected to receive six family enhancement sessions. Data from 53 sessions were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Family intervention might serve as a valuable adjunct to conventional treatment by positively influencing social, family, and emotional support for Latinas with eating disorders.