Adult obesity and functioning in the family of origin

Article Abstract:

The relationship between family functioning history and eating and weight behaviors was examined. The study tested the hypothesis that poor family functioning, as reflected by cohesion and adaptability, is related to elevated obesity, distorted eating attitudes, lack of control over eating, and earlier onset of feeling overweight. Cohesion and adaptability were found to affect the eating and weight characteristics of men, but not women.

Obesity, Family

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Misuse of laxatives among adult outpatients with eating disorders: Prevalence and profiles

Article Abstract:

The prevalence of laxative misuse among adult outpatients with eating disorders was investigated and specific predictors of laxative misuse were identified. It was found that laxative misuse was prevalent among adult outpatients and was associated with increased severity of clinical presentation, regardless of the eating disorder diagnosis.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Laxative Preparations, Usage, Outpatients, Laxatives

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Gender differences in the relation between food cravings and mood in an adult community: results from the Fleurbaix Laventie Ville Sante study

Article Abstract:

Research examining the differences in weight history between cravers and noncravers of food in the study conducted in the community of adults of the Fleurbaix Laventie Ville Sante in France is presented. Particular attention is also given to relations between food cravings and moods.

Health aspects, France

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