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Review
. 1995 Nov;18(3):209-19.
doi: 10.1002/1098-108x(199511)18:3<209::aid-eat2260180303>3.0.co;2-e.

The spectrum of eating disturbances

C M Shisslak  1 , M Crago, L S Estes
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Review

The spectrum of eating disturbances

C M Shisslak et al. Int J Eat Disord. 1995 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this paper was to review and summarize the research literature on the spectrum of eating disturbances.

Method: Literature was searched using a computer data base to identify recent articles related to the prevalence and occurrence of disturbed eating patterns as well as full and partial syndrome eating disorders (EDs).

Results: This review indicates that the prevalence of partial syndrome EDs in nonclinical populations is at least twice that of full syndrome EDs, and that there is a progression in some individuals from less to more severe disturbances in eating behavior.

Discussion: These findings suggest the need for careful, scientific evaluation of risk factors for EDs in both children and adults. A longitudinal research program in progress is described which aims to identify the risk factors for EDs.

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