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Update: Socioeconomic Barriers to Youth with Eating Disorders

Symptoms of eating disorders may go undiagnosed among middle-class Americans, but socioeconomic barriers to treatment are often higher among racially and ethnically disadvantaged youth. The cost of services and lack of treatment…

Questions and Answers: Body Dissatisfaction Among Older Men

Q. One of my patients casually mentioned that her grandfather, who is 65, is very dissatisfied and extremely critical of his appearance. He faithfully goes to a local gym several times a…

Detecting Eating Disorders During Pregnancy

A reminder that eating disorders other than AN can be present in pregnant patients. Pregnancy brings a wide variety of bodily changes and can also trigger symptoms of eating disorders. The connection…

In the Next Issue

Highlights of the 2024 iaedp Annual Global Symposium, March 21-24 in Orlando, FL PLUS Insomnia and Anorexia Nervosa Making Sense of the Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency A review of…

Using Body-Positive Imagery on Social Media

Men reacted particularly strongly to a drive for muscularity. Much has been made of the negative effects of social media sites, particularly those that promote the “thin ideal.” In a recent study,…

Men and Women with Type 2 Diabetes and Binge Eating

Living with two conditions that exacerbate each other The incidence of binge eating among those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is high: a recent estimate is that up to 25% of people…

From Across the Desk

Our Editorial Advisory Board works quietly behind the scenes to keep us up to date and to offer criticism and new ideas on eating disorders care. It might be a suggestion for…

H.R. 6961: Adding Additional Care for Eating Disorders Patients

A bill that targets nutrition services. A bill was introduced in Congress on January 11 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medical nutrition therapy for individuals with…

Severe Eating Disorders During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood

A Swedish study identifies distinct characteristics in 5 groups. Pregnancy and early motherhood are times of increased risk for women with eating disorders. For example, women who experience persistent eating disorder symptoms…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Autism and Eating Disorders

Q. I suspect that my autistic patient may have an eating disorder, based on her irregular eating behaviors. Is this unusual? (G.B., Houston, TX) A. The combination of autism/Asperger’s syndrome (ASD) and…

Patients with Restrictive Eating Disorders May Benefit from a Plant-Based Diet

A positive path to recovery? As plant-based and vegan diets have become increasingly popular, clinicians have become concerned about the role of these diets in restrictive eating disorders such as bulimia and…

In the Next Issue

Highlights of iaedp Symposium 2024 Plus: “Food Rules” and Binge Eating Exposure Therapy in Anorexia Nervosa How Chronic Health Conditions Affect Eating Disorders in Young Patients Sleep Disorders in Anorexia Nervosa Patients…