Obesity with Comorbid Eating Disorders: Associated Health Risks and Treatment Approaches

Obesity and eating disorders are each associated with severe physical and mental health consequences, and individuals with obesity as well as comorbid eating disorders are at higher risk of these than individuals with either condition alone. Moreover, obesity can contribute to eating disorder behavi...

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Published in:Nutrients 2018-06, Vol.10 (7), p.829
Main Authors: da Luz, Felipe Q, Hay, Phillipa, Touyz, Stephen, Sainsbury, Amanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
binge eating
Comorbidity
Complications
dieting
Eating
Eating disorders
Feeding and Eating Disorders - epidemiology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - physiopathology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - psychology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy
Feeding Behavior
Health care
Health risks
Humans
Medical personnel
Medical research
Mental disorders
Mental health
Nutritional Status
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Obesity - physiopathology
Obesity - psychology
Obesity - therapy
Occupational health
Psychopathology
Risk Factors
treatment
Treatment Outcome
Weight control
Weight Loss
Weight reduction
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Summary:Obesity and eating disorders are each associated with severe physical and mental health consequences, and individuals with obesity as well as comorbid eating disorders are at higher risk of these than individuals with either condition alone. Moreover, obesity can contribute to eating disorder behaviors and vice-versa. Here, we comment on the health complications and treatment options for individuals with obesity and comorbid eating disorder behaviors. It appears that in order to improve the healthcare provided to these individuals, there is a need for greater exchange of experiences and specialized knowledge between healthcare professionals working in the obesity field with those working in the field of eating disorders, and vice-versa. Additionally, nutritional and/or behavioral interventions simultaneously addressing weight management and reduction of eating disorder behaviors in individuals with obesity and comorbid eating disorders may be required. Future research investigating the effects of integrated medical, psychological and nutritional treatment programs addressing weight management and eating disorder psychopathology in individuals with obesity and comorbid eating disorder behaviors-such as binge eating-is necessary.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu10070829