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Eating disorders lead to lower psychological well being: Study

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Nimrat Kaur
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Eating disorders lead to lower psychological well being: Study
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In a study carried out by the University of Helsinki in Finland, it was found that the eating behaviour of a person gets upset if the person arbitrarily cuts down the meal while counting calories and cutting out sugary foods. Eating disorders is a common problem among young adults that could lead to higher body weight, larger waist circumference and lower psychological well being as well as a lower self-evaluation of general health in later life. "Disordered eating is detrimental to the physical and mental health of young adults both in the short and long-term," said Ulla Kärkkäinen, a researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland. "Previous research has established that low psychological well being and a poor self-evaluation of health are predictors of higher susceptibility to physical illness and mortality. To mitigate these long-term negative effects, we must recognise disordered eating early and direct sufferers to treatment," Kärkkäinen added. Over 4,900 young men and women were questioned about their eating behaviour, weight, health and psychological well-being for the research. The results showed the prevalence of a lower psychological well being among both women and men, as well as a lower self-evaluation of health among men when assessed ten years later. Meanwhile, previous studies have shown that eating disorders are more profound in females rather than males. The findings have been published in the journal European Eating Disorders Review. -PTC News-
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