A JAMA Pediatrics A study found that more than one in five children and young adults suffer from an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are a catch-all term used to describe harmful activities that go undiagnosed.
A total of 32 studies from 16 different countries were used by the research team, and 22% of children and young adults were found to have feeding problems. Particularly among older teens with higher BMIs, more girls than boys had symptoms of eating disorders.
Eating disorders, which are not necessarily a eating disorder, is a term used to describe harmful eating habits that could be dangerous to a person’s health.
According to the National Eating Disorders Collaborative, binge eating, crash diets and restrictions diets are all examples of eating disorders. In order to maintain or reduce weight, it may also involve taking diet pills, skipping meals, and other practices. If not treated properly, an eating disorder can sometimes lead to an eating disorder.
“The proportion of eating disorders was even higher among girls, and with increasing age and body mass index. These high numbers are of concern from a public health perspective. and underscore the need to implement eating disorder prevention strategies,” the study reports.
The study had some limitations as it relied on self-reported responses from children and adolescents. To investigate further, researchers now need to identify the reason for the increase in disordered eating behaviors and put in place more programs to support children who show signs of eating disorders.
It is important to maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet, especially for children, as eating disorders can sometimes lead to major health problems.
What is an eating disorder?
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and Other Specifically Defined Eating or Eating Disorders (OSFED) are all referred to as Eating Disorders under the general term “Disorders food”:
Anorexia nervosa: A condition in which a person limits their food intake or overexerts themselves in an effort to maintain a specific weight.
Bulimia nervosa: You have little control over your eating habits and take drastic measures to avoid gaining weight, such as making yourself vomit.
Binge eating disorder: A person who eats too much to the point of being uncomfortable.
When a person does not fit into one of the above categories but nevertheless has other eating-related symptoms, such as night eating syndrome, they are said to have another specific disorder. food or diet.