From Across the Desk
Body image problems start early for men and women. We are familiar with adolescent girls getting the wrong messages about their bodies; this can come from the internet, peers, and family members…
Seeking Sources of Body Shaming
An Italian study found that 1 in 4 students was affected. Body shaming, weight bias, and bullying about weight are being examined much more closely, and the link to developing disordered eating…
Artificial Intelligence Reaches Out to Eating Disorders
Some benefits of and problems with this rapidly developing science Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere, and now reaches out to eating disorders treatment. In a thoughtful editorial, three researchers from the…
The Effects of Background Music During Inpatient Meals
Adding music during meals can have a positive effect on inpatients with eating disorders. The idea of combining music and treatment isn’t new. For example, the Greek philosopher Pythagoras (c. 579-494 BC)…
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…