The association between leptin and weight maintenance outcome in anorexia nervosa.

Youngjung KimJonathan HerschLindsay P BodellJanet SchebendachThomas HildebrandtB Timothy WalshLaurel E S Mayer

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2020)

Our findings suggest that for acutely-weight restored women with AN, higher predischarge leptin measurements are associated with better outcome in the year following treatment. Prospective studies examining leptin as well as other parameters of metabolic health could offer insights into biomarkers that may improve clinical outcomes.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
healthcare
public health
weight gain
body weight
risk assessment
social media
human health
climate change