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Orderly dieting and disordered eating: a case report.

P T Andronis1, R F Kushner

  • 1University of Chicago, Nutrition and Weight Control Clinic, IL 60637.

Nutrition Reviews
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A case study highlights that patients in weight control programs may develop eating disorders. Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent excessive weight loss and ensure patient safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Bariatric Medicine

Background:

  • Obesity treatment often involves dietary changes, exercise, and counseling.
  • Individualized programs aim for sustainable weight loss.
  • Monitoring patient progress is standard practice.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old woman achieved significant weight loss in a clinic program.
  • Her weight loss exceeded targets, reaching 15% below ideal.
  • Family expressed concern about a potential eating disorder.

Findings:

  • The patient rigorously maintained excessive weight loss despite interventions.
  • This case suggests a link between obesity treatment and eating disorders.
  • Behavioral and nutritional counseling did not reverse the extreme weight loss.

Implications:

  • Weight control programs must routinely screen for eating disorders.
  • Overly aggressive weight loss can mask or trigger disordered eating.
  • Healthcare providers need to be vigilant for iatrogenic eating disorders.

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