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Perceptions of general and postpresidential election discrimination are associated with loss of control eating among racially/ethnically diverse young men.

Nichole R KellyTasia M SmithGordon C N HallClaire GuidingerGina WilliamsonElizabeth L BuddNicole R Giuliani
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2017)
LOC eating may partially explain known associations between discrimination and heightened risk for obesity and chronic diseases among African American and Hispanic/Latino men. Asian/Asian American men's LOC eating may be linked to postpresidential election and general experiences with racial discrimination, particularly if they report a low sense of belonging to their ethnic group.
Keyphrases
  • african american
  • weight loss
  • middle aged
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • metabolic syndrome
  • primary care
  • insulin resistance
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • high fat diet induced
  • skeletal muscle