Challenging previous conceptions of vegetarianism and eating disorders

    Authors

    B. Fisak; R. D. Peterson; S. Tantleff-Dunn;J. M. Molnar

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Eat. Weight Disord.-Stud. Anorex.

    Keywords

    vegetarianism; eating disorders; food choice motives; body image; Psychiatry

    Abstract

    The purpose of this study was to replicate and expand upon previous research that has examined the potential association between vegetarianism and disordered eating. Limitations of previous research studies are addressed, including possible low reliability of measures of eating pathology within vegetarian samples, use of only a few dietary restraint measures, and a paucity of research examining potential differences in body image and food choice motives of vegetarians versus nonvegetarians. Two hundred and fifty-six college students completed a number of measures of eating pathology and body image, and a food choice motives questionnaire. Interestingly, no significant differences were found between vegetarians and nonvegetarians in measures of eating pathology or body image. However, significant differences in food choice motives were found. Implications for both researchers and clinicians are discussed.

    Journal Title

    Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity

    Volume

    11

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    195

    Last Page

    200

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000204272400005

    ISSN

    1124-4909

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