Confronting a rising tide of eating disorders and obesity: treatment vs. prevention and policy

Article Abstract:

Attention to eating disorders and obesity needs to shift from treatment to prevention and public policy. These disorders are not easily solved by intervention, aside from being expensive and thus, affordable to only a few. Research efforts on prevention is urged, while legislation and regulations directed at food price stabilization, promotion of physical activity, improvement of healthful food consumption and control of exposure to messages about unhealthful foods should be enacted.

Management, Prevention, Nutrition policy

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Eating disorder symptoms in runners, cyclists, and paddlers

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to form groups of highly conditioned competitive athletes through an Exercise Orientation Questionnaire (EQS) scores and self- reported psychiatric symptoms. The entire group reported of having eating disorders.

United States, Health aspects, Analysis, Athletes

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