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…
Early Intervention for Eating Disorders
Policy changes may affect access to services. Gaining access to treatment for eating disorders may take years, or may not happen at all. Many obstacles stand in the way, including geography, cost,…
From Across the Desk
With the July/August issue, Eating Disorders Review will celebrate its 34th year in publication. The focus of the first issue in 1990 was addressing the controversy over pharmacotherapy versus individual psychotherapy. Dr. James Mitchell’s…
Update: Record Eating Disorders Funding Announced at the University of Louisville
Dr. Cheri Levinson and colleagues at the University of Louisville were recently awarded a $11.5 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Levinson, associate professor at the University of…
BED and Addictive Behaviors
Some similarities may help screening and treatment for patients. While addictive behaviors and binge eating disorder (BED) do not mirror one another, some characteristics of addictive behaviors can be helpful in…