Food selection in anorectics and bulimics: food items, nutrient content and nutrient density.

Abstract

Eating disorder patients, despite their marginal food intake, still met the minimum requirement for most nutrients according to the Nordic Nutrient recommendations.

Assessment of macronutrient and micronutrient intake in women with anorexia nervosa

“…These data agree with previous studies demonstrating that women with anorexia nervosa are predisposed to vitamin and mineral deficiencies (Rock and Curran-Celentano, 1994;Moreiras-Varela et al, 1990;van der Ster Wallin et al, 1995). The high percentage of patients deficient in thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin may be attributable, in part, to the increased proportion of patients who were practicing vegetarians relative to control subjects.…”

“…The overwhelming majority of studies that evaluate the eating behavior of individuals with eating disorders take place in the setting of new or ongoing therapy for the disorder (Moreiras-Varela et al, 1990;van der Ster Wallin et al, 1995;Hadigan et al, 1992;Fernstrom, Weltzin, Neuberger, Srinivasagam, & Kaye, 1994;Gwirtsman, Kaye, Curtis, & Lyter, 1989). The potential bias for patients to report or consume more than their usual intake because of perceived expectations in treatment was therefore not present in this study.…”

“…A number of techniques are available to assess micronutrient and macronutrient intake in patients with this disorder (Rock & Curran-Celentano, 1994;Moreiras-Varela, Nuñ ez, Carbajal, & Morande, 1990;Thibault & Roberge, 1987;van der Ster Wallin, Norring, Lennernäs & Holmgren, 1995;Huse & Lucas, 1984;Bakan, Birmingham, Aeberhardt, & Goldner, 1993;Petersen, Kaye, & Gwirtsman, 1986). The majority of studies of dietary behavior in eating disorders rely on diet record or diet history techniques.…”

Selective dieting patterns among anorectics and bulimics at the onset of eating disorder

“…The expression 'average serving size' was never used, either by the respondents, or by the interviewer (GSW). Further, the present food intake was assessed by the 24-h recall (Bingham et al, 1988), the results of which are presented separately (van der Ster Wallin et al 1994a).…”

Nutritional Evaluation of Eating Disorders

“…It seems that people with bulimia nervosa choose less bread and cereals than patients with anorexia nervosa, although people with anorexia nervosa choose less bread, cereals, meat, sausages, fatty, and fried foods, than people without eating disorders do (Jáuregui & Bolaños, 2009;van der Ster Wallin et al, 1995).…”