Food insecurity and binge-eating disorder in early adolescence.
Jason M NagataJonathan ChuLevi CervantezKyle T GansonAlexander TestaDylan B JacksonStuart B MurraySheri D WeiserPublished in: The International journal of eating disorders (2023)
Prior research has shown that food insecurity is associated with disordered eating behaviors, including binge eating in adulthood. This study explored whether food insecurity in early adolescence increases risk for developing binge-eating disorder (BED). Targeted screening for BED in adolescents experiencing FI, and vice versa, may be warranted.