Health behavior and psychological treatment utilization in adults with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), an eating disorder not associated with weight and shape concerns, results in nutrient or energy deficiencies related with further health consequences and a pronounced need for specialized treatment. These interventions need to be tailored to individual health behavior. However, research about health behavior and treatment utilization in ARFID is scarce, particularly in adults, as ARFID is more common in children despite occurring across the lifespan. One important aspect of health behavior is the individual's health regulatory focus (i.e., health prevention and health promotion). Additionally, symptoms of eating disorders have generally been associated with various health risk behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, or unh

SUBMITTER: Engelkamp JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200871 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature