K. Schaumberg, Elisabeth Welch, L. Breithaupt, Christopher Hübel, J. Baker, Melissa A. Munn-Chernoff, Z. Yilmaz, S. Ehrlich, L. Mustelin, A. Ghaderi, Andrew HArdaway, E. Bulik-Sullivan, A. Hedman, Andreas Jangmo, I. Nilsson, C. Wiklund, Shuyang Yao, M. Seidel, C. Bulik
2017.10.2EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW
tlooto Summary
The state of the science supporting the Nine Truths of the Academy for Eating Disorders is reviewed to replace outdated and erroneous stereotypes about eating disorders with factual information.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE In 2015, the Academy for Eating Disorders collaborated with international patient, advocacy, and parent organizations to craft the 'Nine Truths About Eating Disorders'. This document has been translated into over 30 languages and has been distributed globally to replace outdated and erroneous stereotypes about eating disorders with factual information. In this paper, we review the state of the science supporting the 'Nine Truths'.
METHODS The literature supporting each of the 'Nine Truths' was reviewed, summarized and richly annotated.
RESULTS Most of the 'Nine Truths' arise from well-established foundations in the scientific literature. Additional evidence is required to further substantiate some of the assertions in the document. Future investigations are needed in all areas to deepen our understanding of eating disorders, their causes and their treatments.
CONCLUSIONS The 'Nine Truths About Eating Disorders' is a guiding document to accelerate global dissemination of accurate and evidence-informed information about eating disorders. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.
Citation format
SCHAUMBERG, K., et al. The science behind the academy for eating disorders’ nine truths about eating disorders. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW, 2017, 25: 432–450.