Gender Differences in Eating Disorder Risk among NCAA Division I Cross Country and Track Student-Athletes

Purpose. This study compared gender differences in eating disorder risk among NCAA Division I cross country and track distance running student-athletes. Methods. Six hundred thirty-eight male and female student-athletes competing at distances of 800m or greater completed the Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP). Scores on the ESP were used as the risk of eating disorders. Results. Females screened positive at higher rates for risk of eating disorders than males on the ESP at a cutoff of 2 (sensitivity 90-100%, specificity 71%) with rates of 45.95%±3.03 and 13.66%±1.80, respectively. Females were also screened positive at higher rates than males at a stricter cutoff of 3 (sensitivity 81%, specificity 92%), with rates of 21.69%±2.50 compared to 4.64%±1.10, respectively. Conclusion. This study highlights that, among distance runners, both males and females are at risk of eating disorders, with females being at higher risk. It also emphasizes the need for screening for risk of eating disorders in this population.

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Collegiate Cross Country Coaches’ Knowledge of Eating Disorders

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal ◽

10.1123/wspaj.12.1.53 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 53-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Cheryl Govero ◽

Barbara A. Bushman

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

High Risk ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Confidence Level ◽

Division I ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Mental Health Links With Eating Disorder Risk and Weight Related Concerns in First Semester College Students

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzab035_107 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 199-199

Author(s):

Zhiping Yu ◽

Paul Fuglestad ◽

Madisen Reasonover

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

College Students ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Food Addiction ◽

Well Being ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

First Semester ◽

Disorder Risk

Abstract Objectives Both mental health and eating disorders are increasing health concerns for college students. This study aimed to examine associative links between psychological distress, eating disorder risk, food addiction, and weight related concerns among first semester college students. Methods Freshman students 18 years or older in all majors in a southeastern university were invited to take an online survey. The measures included demographic characteristics, psychological behaviors and eating disorder risks. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to assess associations. Results Ninety-two students (79.3% female, 61.5% white) completed the survey. Psychological distress significantly correlated with higher eating disorder risk (stress r = 0.28, anxiety r = 0.28, depression r = 0.42; P's < 0.01), higher food addiction symptom count (stress r = 0.30, anxiety r = 0.34, depression r = 0.44; P's < 0.01), and lower weight related quality of life (stress r = −0.27, anxiety r = −0.38, depression r = −0.52; P's < 0.01). Greater anxiety also significantly correlated with lower self-reported dream weights (r = −0.23, P < 0.05) and happy weights (r = −0.23, P < 0.05). Conclusions The findings suggest that the management of psychological well-being of college students is important for prevention and treatment of eating disorders and weight issues in this population. Funding Sources Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida.

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EATING DISORDER RISK AND ANEMIA AMONG GIRLS NUTRITION STUDENTS IN MITRA KELUARGA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Ghidza Jurnal Gizi dan Kesehatan ◽

10.22487/ghidza.v2i1.10116 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Muh Nur Hasan Syah ◽

Alfi Fairuz Asna

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

Eat 26 ◽

Disorder Risk

Background & Objective: Anemia is a public health nutrition problem that can occur at any age. In 2013 the proportion of anemia in Indonesia is 21.7 percent. Anemia can be caused by many factors one of which is the consumption pattern. Anemia in girl adolescents and women of reproductive age can cause problem in the first 1000 days of life. This study aims to determine the risk of eating disorders and anemia in nutrition students. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross sectional study with sample 46 girl students and 19 yearsl old. Data collection of risk of eating disorders using questionnaires Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)and anemia data obtained from secondary data results of a new student medical check up. Data analyzed by using SPSS, bivariate analysis using chi square test. Results: The results showed 21.7 percent anemia and 26.1 percent risk of eating disorders. 20 percent of students with anemia have an eating disorder risk. The results of statistical tests showed no significant relationship between the risk of eating disorders with anemia. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study is the risk of eating disorders can occur in the student nutrition that may be possible cause of anemia

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Prevalence of Disordered Eating: A Comparison of Male and Female Collegiate Athletes and Nonathletes

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology ◽

10.1123/jcsp.7.3.186 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 186-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Laura D. DiPasquale ◽

Trent A. Petrie

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Weight Control ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Division I ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Athletic Departments ◽

Weight Control Behaviors ◽

Female Collegiate Athletes

Eating disorder prevalence rates among athletes vary greatly because of the different ways in which researchers have measured and classified them, and the extent to which they are higher than those found among nonathletes remains unresolved. The present study examined prevalence of eating disorders, body image issues, and weight control behaviors using a valid diagnostic measure. Participants included 146 male and 156 female NCAA Division I student-athletes and a matched sample of 170 male and 353 female collegiate nonathletes. Overall, eating disorder prevalence rates and use of pathogenic weight control behaviors were lower among nonathletes than athletes. Rates for athletes in the current study were lower than previous studies. These findings are likely due to the lack of anonymity the athletes had when completing questionnaires, as data were collected through athletes’ preseason physicals, whereas nonathletes completed questionnaires anonymously over the Internet. Recommendations for athletic departments’ screening for eating disorders are made.

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Prevalence and correlates of eating disorders in greek-cypriot adolescents and young adults

The European Journal of Counselling Psychology ◽

10.5964/ejcop.v8i1.170 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 3-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria Koushiou ◽

Patrisia Nikolaou ◽

Maria Karekla

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Young Adults ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Ideal Weight ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

Greek Cypriot ◽

Disorder Risk

The present study aimed to explore the prevalence rates of eating disorders among Greek-Cypriot adolescents and young adults and examine the role of the following variables in relation to eating disorder risk: gender, age, dieting, exercise and present-ideal weight discrepancy. One thousand and eighty-one middle, high school and university students responded to self-reported measures assessing eating disorders, weight-related concerns and behaviors. Prevalence estimates were 26% for high eating disorder risk and 14.98% for subthreshold eating disorders symptoms while 12% of participants met criteria of an eating disorder diagnosis. Multivariate logistic regression confirmed well-established predictors for eating disorder risk including present to ideal weight discrepancy which had a differential effect on risk in adolescents (i.e., 6-10 kg) and young adults (11+kg). This is the first study to provide prevalence rates of the entire eating pathology spectrum among Greek-Cypriot youth. Results are discussed in terms of their implications in the development of age-specific screening tools and prevention programs.

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Prenatal and perinatal factors and risk of eating disorders

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291719003945 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Janne Tidselbak Larsen ◽

Cynthia M. Bulik ◽

Laura M. Thornton ◽

Susanne Vinkel Koch ◽

Liselotte Petersen

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Cox Regression ◽

Obsessive Compulsive ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

Psychiatric Illnesses ◽

Not Otherwise Specified ◽

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders ◽

Compulsive Disorders ◽

Disorder Risk

Abstract Background Among the most disabling and fatal psychiatric illnesses, eating disorders (EDs) often manifest early in life, which encourages investigations into in utero and perinatal environmental risk factors. The objective of this study was to determine whether complications during pregnancy and birth and perinatal conditions are associated with later eating disorder risk in offspring and whether these associations are unique to EDs. Methods All individuals born in Denmark to Danish-born parents 1989–2010 were included in the study and followed from their 6th birthday until the end of 2016. Exposure to factors related to pregnancy, birth, and perinatal conditions was determined using national registers, as were hospital-based diagnoses of anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa, and eating disorder not otherwise specified during follow-up. For comparison, diagnoses of depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders were also included. Cox regression was used to compare hazards of psychiatric disorders in exposed and unexposed individuals. Results 1 167 043 individuals were included in the analysis. We found that similar to the comparison disorders, prematurity was associated with increased eating disorder risk. Conversely, patterns of increasing risks of EDs, especially in AN, with increasing parental ages differed from the more U-shaped patterns observed for depressive and anxiety disorders. Conclusions Our results suggest that pregnancy and early life are vulnerable developmental periods when exposures may influence offspring mental health, including eating disorder risk, later in life. The results suggest that some events pose more global transdiagnostic risk whereas other patterns, such as increasing parental ages, appear more specific to EDs.

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Risk of eating disorders among university students in Bangladesh

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2014-0013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 93-100 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Supa Pengpid ◽

Karl Peltzer ◽

Gias Uddin Ahsan

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

University Students ◽

Religious Involvement ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Late Adolescent ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

Eat 26 ◽

Disorder Risk

Abstract Objective: As there is a lack of information on eating disorders in Bangladesh, the aim of this study was to explore the eating disorder attitudes and behaviors among undergraduate university students in the country. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey and anthropometric measurement were conducted with undergraduate students who were recruited randomly from classes. The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) was used to determine the prevalence of disordered eating attitudes. The sample included 800 university students (56.6% men and 43.4% women), with a mean age of 21.0 years (SD=32.5). Results: Using the EAT-26, 37.6% of the students were classified as being at risk for an eating disorder. In multivariate analysis, being a late adolescent (17–19 years), high religious involvement, overweight body perception, low body appreciation, having had cosmetic surgery, and current binge drinking were found to be associated with an eating disorder risk. Discussion: Very high rates of eating disorder risk were found. This result calls for increased awareness and understanding of eating disorders, and related risk factors and interventions in university students in Bangladesh.

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Body Image, Anthropometric Measures, and Eating-Disorder Prevalence in Auxiliary Unit Members

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-44.4.418 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 418-426 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Toni M. Torres-McGehee ◽

James M. Green ◽

James D. Leeper ◽

Deidre Leaver-Dunn ◽

Mark Richardson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Eating Attitudes ◽

Anthropometric Measurements ◽

Eating Disorder Risk ◽

Eat 26 ◽

Not At Risk ◽

Auxiliary Unit ◽

Disorder Risk

Abstract Medical professionals have recognized eating disorders and related problems in competitive athletes. Auxiliary members (color guard, dance, majorettes) experience the same appearance-related pressures observed in sports commonly associated with eating disorders.Context: To estimate eating-disorder prevalence based on associated eating-disorder characteristics and behaviors in female auxiliary members and to compare perceived and ideal body images and anthropometric measurements between at-risk and not–at-risk participants for eating-disorder characteristics and behaviors.Objective: Cross-sectional design.Design: Three universities in the southeastern United States.Setting: Participants (n = 101, mean age = 19.2 ± 1.2 years) represented 3 auxiliary units, including color guard (n = 35), dance line (n = 47), and majorettes (n = 19).Patients or Other Participants: Participants self-reported menstrual history, height, and weight. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, body fat percentage, and waist and hip circumferences. We screened for eating-disorder risk behavior with the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT)-26 and for body dissatisfaction with the Figural Stimuli Survey.Main Outcome Measure(s): Based on the EAT-26, we estimated eating-disorder prevalence among members to measure 29.7% (95% confidence interval = 20.8%, 38.6%). The EAT-26 results revealed that 21% of participants used purgatives and 14% vomited to control weight or shape. The at-risk group had higher scores on the EAT-26 total (P ≤ .01) and on the dieting (P ≤ .01), oral control (P = .02), and bulimia (P = .01) subscales. Hip circumference (P = .01), self-reported weight (P = .03), measured weight (P = .04), difference between measured and preferred weights (P = .02), and calculated target weight (P = .02) were different between the at-risk and not–at-risk groups.Results: Collegiate auxiliary unit members may have an unacceptable prevalence of eating disorders. Our results validate concerns that auxiliary members may exhibit an unacceptable eating-disorder risk, highlighting the need to examine and address unhealthy weight-management behaviors independent of eating-disorder status.Conclusions:

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