Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101984
Yvette Karvay, Julia Yermash, Tatyana Bidopia, Natasha L. Burke
Anorexia Nervosa is distinguished from a similar - if not identical - disorder, atypical Anorexia Nervosa, based on weight status. Atypical Anorexia Nervosa is diagnosed when, “despite significant weight loss, [an] individual’s weight is within or above the normal range.” The current scholarly commentary grapples with the historical, biological, and psychosocial flaws inherently entangled in utilizing weight status (and its standardized metrics – i.e., Body Mass Index) as proxies for dietary restriction and health status. We briefly synthesize evidence suggesting that utilization of weight status to differentiate Anorexia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa perpetuates systemic and structural health inequities for individuals with marginalized racial and ethnic identities. This commentary aims to spark discussion on the lack of utility in maintaining two seemingly identical disorders at the cost of perpetuating harm toward historically marginalized groups.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101980
Kyle T. Ganson , Deborah Mitchison , Rachel F. Rodgers , Stuart B. Murray , Alexander Testa , Jason M. Nagata
There is a continued need to identify the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of eating disorders, particularly among the under-researched group of boys and men, to inform prevention and intervention efforts. Data from The Study of Boys and Men, a sample of 1553 boys and men aged between 15 and 35 years in Canada and the United States, were analyzed in 2024. Probable eating disorder diagnoses were identified using a previously established algorithm based on current diagnostic criteria. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine the sociodemographic correlates of meeting the criteria for any probable eating disorder diagnosis. The prevalence of meeting the criteria for any probable eating disorder diagnosis was 21.3 % (95 % confidence interval [CI] 18.7–24.1), while meeting criteria for a probable bulimia nervosa diagnosis had the highest prevalence (5.8 %, 95 % CI 4.6–7.1) and anorexia nervosa had the lowest prevalence (0.34 %, 95 % CI 0.1–0.8). Boys and men who identified as gay (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.28, 95 % CI 1.35–3.85) or bisexual (AOR 2.22, 95 % CI 1.23–3.99) had higher odds of meeting criteria for any probable eating disorder diagnosis, compared to those who did not. Finally, boys and men who had a higher body mass index (BMI) (AOR 1.18, 95 % CI 1.14–1.23) had greater odds of meeting criteria for any probable eating disorder diagnosis. Findings add to the growing understanding of eating disorders among boys and men. Targeted and tailored prevention and intervention programming is needed for sexual minority boys and men, and those with higher BMIs.
仍然需要确定饮食失调的患病率和社会人口学相关性，特别是在研究不足的男孩和男性群体中，以便为预防和干预工作提供信息。2024年，研究人员分析了来自加拿大和美国1553名年龄在15至35岁之间的男孩和男人的数据。可能的饮食失调诊断是使用先前建立的基于当前诊断标准的算法确定的。采用多变量logistic回归分析来确定满足任何可能的饮食失调诊断标准的社会人口学相关性。符合任何可能的饮食失调诊断标准的患病率为21.3%(95%可信区间[CI] 18.7-24.1)，而符合可能的神经性贪食诊断标准的患病率最高（5.8%,95% CI 4.6-7.1），神经性厌食症的患病率最低（0.34%,95% CI 0.1-0.8）。男同性恋者（调整比值比[AOR] 2.28, 95% CI 1.35-3.85）或双性恋者（AOR 2.22, 95% CI 1.23-3.99）与非调整比值比者相比，符合任何可能的饮食失调诊断标准的几率更高。最后，身体质量指数（BMI）较高的男孩和男性（AOR 1.18, 95% CI 1.14-1.23）符合任何可能的饮食失调诊断标准的几率更大。研究结果进一步加深了人们对男孩和男性饮食失调的了解。针对性少数男孩和男性，以及那些bmi较高的人，需要有针对性和量身定制的预防和干预规划。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101988
Rafael Moreton Alves da Rocha , Nelson Hauck-Filho , Nathália Bonugli Caurin , Andrea Phillipou
The present study aims to test a new theoretical model for grouping Anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and muscle dysmorphia (MD) as Body Image Disorders. In a sample composed of 579 individuals from the community, we used exploratory bifactor modeling to investigate the presence of a higher-order general component in these disorders and identify shared and unique components within each condition. Additionally, we explored the relationships between the assessment instruments' total scores and external variables to assess the distinctiveness of the factors in our model. Our findings indicate the existence of a common general factor encompassing body image disturbance across these disorders. Furthermore, the factor decomposition reveals distinct factors for BDD, MD, and AN/BN, supporting the notion that these are separate conditions despite their shared central element. Other commonalities and differentiation points between the disorders are also identified through decomposition analysis. The external correlations examined provide further support for the bifactor modeling findings. Our evidence supports the recommendation for reclassification of AN, BN, BDD, and MD as Body Image Disorders, which may enable a more precise theoretical understanding that emphases this central component of these conditions.
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This study aimed to provide an empirical foundation for selecting optimal models of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) full-scale and short forms in Japanese female clinical and nonclinical populations.
Method
The sample comprised 526 female patients with eating disorders and 744 female controls. The analysis systematically compared psychometric properties, including factor structures, internal consistency, and discriminative capabilities across five full-scale models and three short-form models of the EDE-Q. Furthermore, factorial estimates were evaluated across diagnostic subgroups: anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge-eating disorder (BED).
Results
Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) did not support the proposed factor structure for any of the EDE-Q models, except for the 7-item (EDE-Q7) and 9-item (EDE-Q9) forms. The three-factor EDE-Q7 model, comprising dietary restraint, shape/weight overvaluation, and body dissatisfaction, was validated in the clinical sample but not in the nonclinical sample. Conversely, the four-factor EDE-Q9 model, comprising dietary restraint, shape/weight overvaluation, body dissatisfaction, and preoccupation, demonstrated structural validity across both clinical and nonclinical samples. CFA results indicated optimal model fit for the EDE-Q9 in the AN, BN, and BED groups, whereas for the EDE-Q7 in the BN and BED groups. Both short forms exhibited robust internal consistency and effectively differentiated between clinical and nonclinical samples.
Conclusions
The findings indicate that specific short forms of the EDE-Q offer viable alternatives in time-constrained settings, exhibiting more consistent structural validity compared to the full-scale version.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101985
McKenzie L. Miller , Christina M. Sanzari , Julia M. Hormes
Objective
Drive for muscularity, a concern with meeting societal standards for a highly muscular physique, is a rising concern among men. Dysfunctional exercise is associated with drive for muscularity and leads to a myriad of negative physical and psychosocial outcomes. Cognitive inflexibility, a difficulty adapting to changing circumstances, is a transdiagnostic mechanism across psychiatric conditions, including dysfunctional exercise. This study evaluated cognitive inflexibility as a moderator of the relationship between drive for muscularity and dysfunctional exercise in men.
Methods
Undergraduate men (n = 243, 53.5% White) completed self-report measures assessing drive for muscularity, dysfunctional exercise, and general and domain-specific cognitive inflexibility. Moderation analyses assessed whether cognitive inflexibility moderated the relationship between drive for muscularity and dysfunctional exercise.
Results
Cognitive inflexibility specific to food/exercise and weight/shape moderated the relationship between drive for muscularity behaviors and dysfunctional exercise (R2 = 0.01, 0.03 respectively). General cognitive inflexibility did not moderate the relationship. Attitudes (r(237) = 0.25, p < .001) and behaviors (r(237) = 0.53, p < .001) related to a drive for muscularity were positively associated with dysfunctional exercise.
Conclusion
Results suggest that domain-specific cognitive inflexibility amplifies the risk of dysfunctional exercise in men with a high drive for muscularity. Findings suggest that interventions targeting cognitive inflexibility may help mitigate the risk of problematic exercise in this population.
对肌肉的追求，即对高肌肉体格的社会标准的关注，越来越受到男性的关注。功能失调的运动与肌肉的驱动有关，并导致无数负面的身体和心理后果。认知缺乏灵活性，即难以适应不断变化的环境，是一种跨精神疾病的跨诊断机制，包括功能失调的运动。本研究评估了认知不灵活性作为男性肌肉动力和功能障碍运动之间关系的调节因素。方法大学生男性（n = 243，白人53.5%）完成了自我报告测量，评估肌肉力量驱动、功能障碍运动、一般和特定领域认知不灵活性。适度分析评估了认知不灵活性是否调节了肌肉动力和功能障碍运动之间的关系。结果特定于食物/运动和体重/体型的认知不灵活性调节了肌肉行为驱动与功能障碍运动之间的关系（R2分别= 0.01,0.03）。一般的认知不灵活性并没有缓和这种关系。态度(r(237) = 0.25, p <；.001)和行为(r(237) = 0.53, p <；.001)与肌肉化驱动相关，与功能障碍运动呈正相关。结论：研究结果表明，特定领域的认知不灵活性增加了高肌肉动力男性运动功能障碍的风险。研究结果表明，针对认知不灵活性的干预措施可能有助于减轻这一人群中有问题的运动的风险。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-24DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101970
Isabel R. Rooper , Chidiebere Azubuike , Adrian Ortega , Graham C. Miller , Leah M. Parsons , Lindsay D. Lipman , Macarena Kruger , Rebecca L. Flynn , Basia Silverberg , Jennifer E. Wildes , Andrea K. Graham
Objective
Individuals from minoritized and under-resourced subpopulations, such as individuals with food insecurity, are sometimes considered “harder to reach.” Instead, tailored dissemination pathways may be required to reach them. We sought to learn how best to reach individuals with food insecurity seeking digital intervention for binge eating.
Method
As part of continued design work in two ongoing trials testing a digital intervention for binge eating, we conducted a secondary exploratory analysis of individuals' preferred dissemination channels, modes, and materials. We assessed individuals' preferences at baseline via a pre-intervention questionnaire. Adults (n = 90) with binge eating and food insecurity or at risk of food insecurity completed the questionnaire. We also compared their preferences to adults (n = 106) with binge eating and without food insecurity, and highlighted differences of p < 0.10.
Results
Individuals with or at risk of food insecurity preferred dissemination via community organizations and events, healthcare centers, fitness centers, and online sources, more than trusted sources (e.g., clinicians). They preferred websites over other dissemination modes (e.g., videos). They were most interested in useful promotional materials (e.g., grocery bags). Compared to those without food insecurity, individuals with or at risk of food insecurity were more interested in dissemination via community organizations and events, and less interested in dissemination through doctors.
Discussion
Findings indicate tailored dissemination strategies could improve reach to individuals with or at risk of food insecurity. This study is a first step toward better engaging this subpopulation. Future work should disseminate through the preferred channels, assess their reach, and iterate as needed.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-24DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101971
Dorthe Dalstrup Pauls , Loa Clausen , Jens Meldgaard Bruun
Lifestyle interventions are the preferred treatment option for childhood obesity, but the effectiveness varies among individuals, and not all children benefit from treatment which may be explained by different eating behavior profiles. This study aimed to identify eating behavior latent profiles in 7–14 year olds with overweight/obesity and low quality of life (QoL) referred to a 10-week multicomponent lifestyle camp, characterize the profiles, and explore treatment effect across profiles. In total, 174 children with overweight/obesity were included. At baseline, 10 and 52-weeks, participants answered questionnaires on eating behavior traits, QoL, and overeating (OE)/loss-of-control (LOC) eating, while anthropometry was measured. Latent profile analysis was performed to identify eating behavior profiles upon entering. A three-profile solution was identified: Low Food Approach (LFA) showing a low degree of Food Responsiveness (FR) and Emotional Overeating (EOE), Medium Food Approach (MFA) characterized with a moderate FR and EOE, and High Food Approach (HFA) showing the highest degree of FR and EOE. The HFA profile (42 %) was younger, had lowest QoL, and highest body mass index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) compared to the remaining profiles. The HFA profile showed superior improvements in QoL and OE after 10-weeks, despite no differences in BMI-SDS changes between the profiles. Additionally, the HFA profile showed greater improvements in QoL after 52-weeks but continued to have the highest BMI-SDS. This study emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches in childhood obesity treatment, and identifying eating behavior profiles may be a simple tool for tailoring future intervention strategies.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101969
Maria Coimbra , Marina Cunha , Ana Ganho-Ávila , Cláudia Ferreira
Body image flexibility concerns the willingness to tolerate undesirable body-related experiences, while remaining committed to valued goals and actions, and plays an important role in the development and maintenance of the body and eating-related disorders. However, the known limitations of current assessment measures represent a major barrier to the adequate study of this construct. Recently, a novel brief psychological flexibility measure was successfully developed (Psy-Flex). The present study aimed to adapt and validate the Psy-Flex for Body Image (Psy-Flex-BI) and to explore its psychometric properties. Additionally, we aimed to support this scale as an important tool in the fields of disordered eating and body dysmorphia, by testing its ability to differentiate the severity levels of these symptoms in the general population. The study comprised 1031 participants who completed online questionnaires. The Psy-Flex-BI (6 items) was successfully adapted, and the one-dimensional factorial structure of the scale was confirmed. The scale presented robust psychometric properties, including a Cronbach's alpha of 0.89, and was invariant across sex. It also correlated in expected directions and strengths with similar constructs and maladaptive psychological indicators. Finally, Psy-flex-BI scores successfully corresponded to distinctive disordered eating and body dysmorphia symptomatology severity levels, presenting two distinct patterns supported by the literature. This data supports the scale's screening potential. Indeed, the Psy-Flex-BI is a brief and sound measure of body image flexibility, encompassing the six core ACT dimensions, and can differentiate the severity of eating and body dysmorphia symptoms in the general population.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101966
Carmen Jiménez-Padilla, Antonio J. Vázquez Morejón, Samuel Arias-Sánchez
Eating disorders (EDs) are a group of disorders characterized by altered eating behaviors and/or the emergence of behaviors pertaining to weight control. Some studies report a relationship between coping strategies adopted in the face of stress and EDs. However, the latest review on this topic was carried out in 2008 by Quiles & Terol. A systematic review of studies that have investigated the relationship between coping strategies and EDs in clinical (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder) and non-clinical populations, aged 12–25 years has been conducted. Articles in English and Spanish were selected from Web of Science and Psycinfo databases in the last 15 years. Eighteen articles were finally included in the review. The results show a higher use of negative, avoidant, and emotion-focused coping strategies in populations with eating disorders or with high scores on questionnaires; additionally, results uncovered a higher use of positive coping strategies in populations without eating disorders or with low scores on questionnaires measuring ED symptomatology.
饮食失调（EDs）是一组以改变饮食行为和/或出现与体重控制有关的行为为特征的疾病。一些研究报告了在面对压力时所采取的应对策略与ed之间的关系。然而，关于这一主题的最新综述是在2008年由Quiles &；Terol。对临床（神经性厌食症、神经性贪食症或暴食症）和非临床人群（12-25岁）应对策略与EDs之间关系的研究进行了系统回顾。英语和西班牙语的文章选自Web of Science和Psycinfo数据库中过去15年的文章。18篇文章最终被纳入综述。结果显示，在饮食失调或问卷得分高的人群中，消极、回避和情绪聚焦应对策略的使用频率更高；此外，研究结果还发现，在没有饮食失调或ED症状调查问卷得分较低的人群中，积极应对策略的使用率更高。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101968
Silvia Tempia Valenta , Federica Marcolini , Miriam Scalise , Marco Verrastro , Michele Rugo , Fabio Panariello , Diana De Ronchi , Anna Rita Atti
Background
Eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent psychopathological conditions with significant psycho-physical consequences. Despite advances in diagnostic tools and treatment approaches, many patients experience barriers to accessing specialized ED care (SEDC). This study aimed to (1) examine the timeline of the care pathway from symptom onset to referral to a regional SEDC; (2) assess the association between referral to SEDC and factors such as the initial healthcare provider and clinical symptoms; and (3) investigate the relationship between the care pathway and clinical severity at the time of referral.
Methods
This study analyzed data from 174 patients accessing the SEDC in Bologna, Italy, between 2022 and 2024. Chi-square tests and Kendall Tau correlations were used to assess the associations between referral patterns, healthcare professionals, symptom severity, and healthcare contacts prior to referral.
Results
On average, participants took 26.3 months from symptom onset to seek help and 53.7 months before reaching the SEDC. General practitioners and psychiatric services had higher referral rates to SEDC. Weight loss and amenorrhea were positively associated with referrals, while depressed mood and fear of weight gain showed negative associations. No significant link was found between the care pathway and clinical severity at the time of referral.
Conclusion
Referral to SEDC is associated with the type of healthcare provider initially consulted and the presence of specific symptoms, particularly weight loss and amenorrhea. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing awareness among frontline healthcare providers to promote earlier recognition and referral of ED cases.
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