Assessment of the risk of food disorders in individuals with obesity
Abstract
Introduction: The erroneous methods used to achieve the desired weight end up resulting in changes in eating behavior. In view of this, one can observe the increase in the prevalence of eating disorders in obese individuals, which cause several damages in physical and mental health. Objective: To evaluate the r isk of development for eating disorders in obese individuals treated at two clinics specialized in the treatment of obesity in Fortaleza-CE and through the Google Forms online platform. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, of quantitative and descriptive character, in which 73 individuals participated, aged between 20 and 57 years old, 24 men and 49 women. Participants were assessed using a socioeconomic questionnaire and the Food Attitudes Test (EAT-26). Results: Of the total survey participants, 32.9% (n=24) were at risk for eating disorders. The significant variable for the presence of risk was in relation to BMI (p-value = 0.028). Female participants were at greater risk (75.0%), expressing extreme concern for their bodies and high calorie levels, which may associate their greater vulnerability to society and the established standards, also present in males, but less frequently. and susceptibility. Conclusion: In this way, it highlights the importance for the development of more studies focused on obesity and its eating behavior.
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