263. Cheat meals might lead to eating disorders in some young adults
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Young adults who consume high-calorie “cheat meals” might be more likely to develop an eating disorder. In a new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders, researchers at the University of Toronto collected data from over 2,700 young adults between ages 16 and 30. They found that young adult women often consumed cheat meals with salty and sweet foods, while men ate foods with higher amounts of protein. They found that over half of respondents ate at least one cheat meal over the course of a year, and this behavior was linked to eating disorders such as binge-eating, compulsive exercise, overeating and fasting.
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