Risk Factors for the Onset of Eating Disorders in Adolescent Girls: Results of the McKnight Longitudinal Risk Factor Study

Thin body preoccupation and social pressure are important risk factors for the development of eating disorders in adolescents and efforts to reduce peer, cultural, and other sources of thin bodyPreoccupation may be necessary to prevent eating disorders.

Abstract

Thin body preoccupation and social pressure are important risk factors for the development of eating disorders in adolescents. Some Hispanic groups are at risk of developing eating disorders. Efforts to reduce peer, cultural, and other sources of thin body preoccupation may be necessary to prevent eating disorders.