Body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating in black and white women

Article Abstract:

This article examines ethnic differences regarding body image and eating disorders. The authors, comparing attitudes among white and black women, conclude that white women tended to report they were overweight while black women tended to report they were underweight, demonstrating both ethnic groups have risk factors for eating disorders.

Psychological aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Body image, Comparative analysis, African American women, White women

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Binge eating and purging in a multi-ethnic community sample

Article Abstract:

The frequency of eating disorder behaviors among a multi-ethnic community sample was documented. The results showed that frequency rates differed depending on the participant sex and ethnicity emphasizing the need to consider both these group variables, while examining disordered eating and weight control behaviors.

Health aspects

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Treatment of overweight in children and adolescents: Does dieting increase the risk of eating disorders?

Article Abstract:

The literature on the effects of dieting on eating behavior and psychological status in youth is examined. Five relevant studies were found and their findings suggest that a professionally administered weight loss poses minimal risks of precipitating eating disorders in overweight children and adolescents.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Reducing diets, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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