Title

Challenging Previous Conceptions Of Vegetarianism And Eating Disorders

Keywords

Body image; Eating disorders; Food choice motives; Vegetarianism

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. © 2006, Editrice Kurtis.

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Publication Title

Eating and Weight Disorders

Volume

11

Issue

4

Number of Pages

195-200

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03327571

Socpus ID

33847156058 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/33847156058

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