The Treatment Experiences of Vegetarians and Vegans with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vegetarianism and veganism have long been tied to disordered eating and are frequently considered to be methods of limiting available food choices. Health professionals specializing in eating disorder treatment may modify their treatment practices to support their vegetarian or vegan clients. However, there are no formally recognized clinical guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders in these groups. Moreover, no studies have yet explored the experiences of seeking and receiving eating disorder treatment while adhering to vegetarianism or veganism, which are needed to inform the development of guidelines. The present study aims to explore the lived experiences of vegetarians and vegans on eating disorder treatment through semi-structured interviews and reflexive t

SUBMITTER: McLean CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768365 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature