Factors predictive of bone mineral density in eating-disordered women: a longitudinal study
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Research into the factors that may cause the development of osteoporosis in clinically diagnosed eating-disordered women indicates that low body weight, duration of amenorrhea and the behavioural factors of vomiting and nicotine and alcohol intake are important predictors of high levels of reduced bone mineral density (BMD). A rise in weight may not in itself bring increased BMD. However, this is a safe way to limit further BMD loss.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2000
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Role of leptin in women with eating disorders
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Plasma leptin levels in anorectic patients are considerably lower than in normal controls and bulimic patients. In eating-disordered patients, there is a strong correlation between the log of plasma leptin levels and the eating behaviour score. It appears that leptin has some part in balancing out the abnormal eating behaviour, impaired reproductive function and abnormal fat mass in those suffering from eating disorders.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 1999
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Interrelationships between the size of the pancreas and the weight of patients with eating disorders
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Links between pancreatic size and the weight of patients with eating disorders were examined. Pancreatic size was found to correlate highly with body mass index (BMI), and dystrophy of the pancreas is reversible. Pancreatic size appears to correlate with the actual amount of digested food.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2000
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