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Preadolescent disordered eating predicts subsequent eating dysfunction.

Jessica L Combs1, Carolyn M Pearson, Tamika C B Zapolski

  • 1University of Kentucky, Department of Psychology, Lexington, KY 40506, USA. combs.jess@gmail.com

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|September 11, 2012
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Childhood disordered eating behaviors in fifth grade predict later issues in sixth grade. Early identification and intervention for eating disorders are possible in elementary school children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Disordered eating behaviors are a growing concern in pediatric populations.
  • Early identification of risk factors is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if fifth-grade disordered eating behaviors predict sixth-grade outcomes.
  • To investigate the prevalence of disordered eating in late childhood.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study tracking 1906 children from fifth to sixth grade.
  • Disordered eating behaviors assessed in spring of fifth grade, fall of sixth grade, and spring of sixth grade.
  • Pubertal onset also recorded as a potential predictor.

Main Results:

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  • 12.1% of fifth graders reported binge eating, 4.8% purging, and 9.8% restricting.
  • Fifth-grade disordered eating behaviors significantly predicted similar behaviors in sixth grade.
  • Early pubertal onset in fifth grade correlated with increased food restriction in girls.

Conclusions:

  • Disordered eating behaviors are present in a significant number of children as early as fifth grade.
  • These early behaviors are predictive of future disordered eating patterns.
  • Research on disordered eating can effectively commence in late elementary school.