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Evolutionary Perspectives on Eating Disorders
(2022-09)
The focus of this chapter is on evolutionary theories and models of anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN) and obesity. Although obesity is not considered a mental health problem, its link with binge eating disorder ...
Ultra-processed foods and binge eating: A retrospective observational study
(2021-04)
There is increasing evidence of the impact of ultra-processed foods on multiple metabolic and neurobiological pathways, including those involved in eating behaviors, both in animals and in humans. In this study we aimed ...
From awareness to action: an urgent call to reduce mortality and improve outcomes in eating disorders
(2023-10)
High mortality rates and poor outcomes from eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa, are largely preventable and require urgent action. A national strategy to address this should include prevention; early detection; ...
The Western diet: a blind spot of eating disorder research?—a narrative review and recommendations for treatment and research
(2020-07)
Over the last 50 years, in parallel with the obesity epidemic, the prevalence of eating disorders has increased and presentations have changed. In this narrative review, we consider recent research exploring the implications ...