Osteoporosis in Chinese patients with anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

A case-control study was conducted to determine whether bone mass is reduced in Chinese patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and to study the risk factors for low bone mass in the same population. It was found that Chinese patients with AN are at risk of low bone mineral density (BMD), with duration of illness and lowest body mass index (BMI) being significant predictors of reduced BMD in Chinese patients with AN.

China, Science & research, Research, Diagnosis, Causes of, Osteoporosis, Body mass index

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The contribution of anxiety and food restriction on physical activity levels in acute anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

The psychological factors, which in combination with the degree of food restriction contribute to different levels of physical activity during acute stage of anorexia nervosa (AN), were investigated. Anxiety symptoms and food restriction synergistically contribute to increased levels of physical activity in AN.

Evaluation, Eating disorders, Exercise

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Perception of hunger to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

Research examining the hunger levels of patients suffering from anorexia following insulin injections before and after cognitive-behavioral therapy is presented. It is concluded that hunger levels increase after the insulin-induced hypoglycemia.

Health aspects, Statistics, Hunger, Hypoglycemia

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