Factores de riesgo en la Bulimia Nerviosa (BN): elementos claves de seguridad en el cuidado de la salud. Una revisión de la literatura / Bulimia nervosa risk factors (BN): key elements of health care security. A review of the literature

Resumen Se realizó una revisión de literatura con el objetivo de identificar los factores de riesgo de la BN, utiles para que el equipo de salud proteja la seguridad de sus intervenciones y atención a las personas que padecen este trastorno en el ciclo de vida adolescente y joven. Se hizo una búsqueda en bases de datos y repositorios, con uso de términos libres como: BN, adolescente, factor de riesgo, trastorno de conducta alimentaria, en español e inglés, combinados con operadores boleanos (AND, OR, NOT) y de posición (WTH y NEAR). Se incluyeron 72 documentos tras la selección por criterios de inclusión, se hizo depuración de ellos según sus datos bibliográficos, objetivo, tipo de estudio, resultados y conclusión. Los resultados muestran que hay aún factores biológicos por rastrear y analizar, dentro de los sociodemográficos, la edad de afectación principalmente reportada es la adolescencia y adultez joven, no hubo diferencias por raza o nivel socioeconómico. Factores comportamentales como preocupación por la imagen corporal, dietas y ejercicio son documentados. Desde el área psicosocial, la disfuncionalidad individual y los antecedentes de trastornos psicológicos, la familia y el entorno cultural condicionan para que el cuerpo logre su delgadez. La conclusión general sugiere que la seguridad de la atención en la BN está en explorar los antecedentes individuales, biológicos, psicológicos y comportamentales; reconocer dinámicas familiares y la influencia del entorno social. Asimismo, es útil, el trabajo interdisciplinar e integración de red de apoyo familiar para lograr atención segura en la BN.

Abstract Review of literature aimed at recognizing risk factors of BN, useful for the health team to protect the safety of their interventions and care for people suffering from this disorder in the adolescent and young life cycle. It consists of a narrative review, carried out by means of search in databases and repositories, with use of free terms such as: BN, adolescent, risk factor, food behavior disorders, in Spanish and English, combined with bolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) and position (WTH and NEAR). Seventy-two sources were incorporated, documents were selected by inclusion criteria, review according to bibliographic data, objective, type of study, results, and conclusion. The results show that there are still biological factors to be traced and analyzed, within the sociodemographic the age of involvement is adolescence and youth, it does not have differences by race or socioeconomic level. Behavioral factors such as concern for body image, diets and exercise are documented. From the psychosocial area, individual dysfunction and backgrounds of psychological disorders, the family and the cultural environment influence to achieve the thinness of the body. The general conclusion suggests that the safety of care in the BN lies in exploring the individual, biological, psychological and behavioral backgrounds, recognizing family dynamics and the influence of the social environment. It is useful, interdisciplinary work and integration of family support network to achieve safe health care in the BN.

Conductas alimentarias de riesgo en jóvenes adultos de dos comunas de la región de Ñuble en Chile durante pandemia Covid-19

Objetivo: Analizar las conductas alimentarias de riesgo, en relación al estado nutricional y actividad física en jóvenes adultos durante la pandemia COVID-19 en las comunas de Chillán y Chillán Viejo. Método: Diseño observacional y transversal. Se obtuvo una muestra de 184 adultos jóvenes de ambos sexos, que residían en dos comunas de la región de Ñuble (Chile) durante el periodo de confinamiento por la pandemia COVID-19. Se les aplicó un cuestionario de antecedentes personales y la escala SCOFF que evalúa el riesgo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA). Resultados: Se encontró un 37,16% de riesgo para TCA (IC 95%: 30,23 - 44,63%). El riesgo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria tuvo relación con las variables: actividad física (p = 0,01 análisis bivariante) y estado nutricional (p = 0,03, análisis ajustado). Conclusión: Se logró identificar una proporción superior a la registrada en la literatura y los factores asociados a TCA eran los que se esperaban encontrar.

Objective: To analyze risky eating behaviors in relation to nutritional status and physical activity in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in the communes of Chillán and Chillán Viejo. Methods: Observational and cross-sectional design. A sample of 184 young adults of both sexes, who lived in two communes in the Ñuble region (Chile) during the period of confinement due to COVID-19 pandemic, was obtained. A personal history questionnaire and the SCOFF scale that assesses the risk of eating behavior disorders (EDs) were applied. Results: A 37.16% risk for ED was found (95% CI: 30.23 - 44.63%). The risk of eating behavior disorders was related to the variables: physical activity (p=0.01 bivariate analysis) and nutritional status (p=0.03, adjusted analysis). Conclusion: It was possible to identify a higher proportion than that recorded in the literature and the factors associated with eating disorders were those that were expected to be found.

Enteral nutrition and refeeding syndrome in a patient with anorexia nervosa and COVID-19

Introduction: the evidence on the health problem-related prevalence of COVID-19 is an emergency. Case report: we present the case of a 28-year-old woman who had had a behavioral eating disorder (BED) since age 12. Her body mass index (BMI) was 13.6 kg/m2. She was hospitalized for a respiratory condition (bronchospasm) due to COVID-19, with supplementary oxygen at two liters. During her stay, she refused food and was started on standard enteral nutrition via a naso-gastric tube. She developed refeeding syndrome (RFS), which was managed with electrolytes, and her enteral diet was changed to a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet. She received psychological therapy through video calls, recovered, and was discharged to home. Discussion: refeeding complications increase when a high caloric rate is begun. The standard enteral formula has 54% carbohydrates, which contributes to the risk of developing RFS. The consequences of BED and COVID-19 are unknown, and it is likely to become more evident over time. (Acta Med Colomb 2022; 48. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2023.2626).

Binge eating disorder and food addiction occurrences among adult Jordanian women with obesity

@#Introduction: The aim of the study was to estimate the occurrences of binge eating disorder (BED) and food addiction (FA) in Jordanian women with obesity and to explore their relationships with selected potential risk factors for obesity. Methods: A descriptive case series design that involved a total of 842 women with obesity was conducted. The occurrences of BED and FA were evaluated using the Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns-5 (QEWP-5) and Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (YFAS 2.0). Results: The overlapping of BED and FA (BED+FA) was the most frequent category constituting 53.7%. The second highest category was BED comprising 25.0%, followed by FA comprising 9.0%. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were significantly higher in the BED+FA group as compared to all other groups. The FA group (41.3%) had significantly the lowest level of sleeping hours. BED (58.0%) and BED+FA (66.1%) groups were significantly higher in consuming more than three snacks per day. BED and/or FA-free group had significantly higher level of water intake of >5 cups/day. Conclusions: The frequencies of BED and FA were relatively high among obese Jordanian women. The study demonstrated an overlap between BED and FA, highlighting its associations with increased BMI and WC in a selected sample of obese women. The study suggested that BED, FA, and the overlapping of both conditions were associated with greater tendencies towards an unhealthy pattern of eating practices, fluid intake, and sleeping habits.

Tratamento dos transtornos alimentares: perfil sociodemográfico, desfechos e fatores associados / Eating disorders treatment: sociodemographic profile, outcomes and associated factors

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil dos pacientes com transtornos alimentares (TAs) atendidos por um serviço especializado e investigar os fatores associados ao desfecho do tratamento. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, realizado com dados de pacientes com TAs que fizeram seguimento em um serviço especializado, desde a sua criação, em 1982, até 2019. Foram coletadas informações, nos prontuários médicos, referentes ao primeiro atendimento, de natureza sociodemográfica, clínica e antropométrica, e ao desfecho do tratamento. Resultados: Foram incluídos 271 pacientes. A amostra foi predominantemente do sexo feminino (89,7%), com idade média de 21,5 ± 9 anos, sem companheiro (86,9%) e diagnóstico de anorexia nervosa (AN) (65,7%), e o índice de massa corporal mais frequente foi de magreza (53,9%). A metade dos indivíduos tinha comorbidades psiquiátricas (50,6%), e 88,5% dos pacientes (n = 100) dos 113 prontuários com essa informação realizaram tratamento anterior. O tempo médio de tratamento foi de 2,16 ± 3,25 anos (1 mês a 40 anos). O abandono foi o desfecho terapêutico mais prevalente na amostra (68,3%). O maior tempo de tratamento e a realização de tratamento anterior reduziram a taxa de abandono, de forma significativa (p = 0,0001 e p = 0,0101, respectivamente). Para os pacientes com diagnóstico de transtorno de personalidade, a média de encaminhamento/inassistência foi 4,47 vezes maior (p = 0,0003). Conclusões: O perfil dos pacientes foi composto por mulheres adultas jovens, estudantes, sem companheiro, com AN, magreza e comorbidades psiquiátricas. A taxa de abandono foi elevada, e os fatores associados foram o tempo de tratamento e a realização de tratamento anterior. Além disso, transtornos de personalidade foram associados a encaminhamento para outro serviço e alta por inassistência.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the profile of patients with eating disorders (ED) treated by a specialized service and to investigate the factors associated with the treatment outcome. Methods: Retrospective study, with data from patients with ED who were followed up at a specialized service, since its creation, in 1982, until 2019. Information of a sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric nature and the outcome of the treatment were collected from the medical records regarding the first consultation. Results: Two hundred and seventy one patients were included. The sample was predominantly female (89.7%), with a mean age of 21.5 ± 9 years, without a partner (86.9%), diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN) (65.7%) and the most frequent body mass index was thinness (53.9%). Half of the individuals had psychiatric comorbidities (50.6%) and 88.5% (n = 100) of the 113 medical records with this information had undergone previous treatment. The mean treatment time was 2.16 ± 3.25 years (1 month to 40 years). Dropout was the most prevalent therapeutic outcome in the sample (68.3%). Longer treatment time and having undergone previous treatment significantly reduced the dropout rate (p = 0.0001 and p = 0.0101, respectively). For patients diagnosed with a personality disorder, the mean referral/lack of assistance was 4.47 times higher (p = 0.0003). Conclusions: The patients' profile consisted of young adult women, students, single, with AN, thinness and psychiatric comorbidities. The dropout rate was high, and the predictors associated with this outcome were treatment time and previous treatment for ED. In addition, personality disorders were associated with referral to another service and discharge due to lack of assistance.

Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women: a cross-sectional study / Efeitos negativos da pandemia de COVID-19 na atividade física e no transtorno da compulsão alimentar periódica em mulheres brasileiras: um estudo transversal / Efectos negativos de la pandemia de COVID-19 sobre la actividad física y el trastorno por atracón en mujeres brasileñas: un estudio transversal

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify changes in physical activity, sitting time, and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted online on 150 Brazilian women adults. The prevalence of binge eating and physically inactive women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (p = < 0.001 and p = 0.01, respectively). Binge eating was associated with insufficient physical activity before (p = 0.01) and during the pandemic (p = 0.05). The physical activity time and sitting time showed no differences after adjustment for possible confounders (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the pandemic affected Brazilian women's lifestyle and eating behavior.

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar mudanças na atividade física, tempo sentado e transtorno da compulsão alimentar periódica em mulheres brasileiras durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Foi realizado um estudo transversal e retrospectivo por meio de um formulário on-line em 150 mulheres adultas brasileiras. A prevalência de compulsão alimentar e de mulheres fisicamente inativas aumentou durante a pandemia de COVID-19 (p = < 0,001 e p = 0,01, respectivamente). A compulsão alimentar foi associada à atividade física insuficiente antes (p = 0,01) e durante a pandemia (p = 0,05). O tempo de atividade física e o tempo sentado não apresentaram diferenças após ajuste para possíveis fatores de confusão (p > 0,05). Em conclusão, a pandemia afetou o estilo de vida e o comportamento alimentar das mulheres brasileiras.

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio fue identificar cambios los cambios en la actividad física, el tiempo sentado y el trastorno por atracón en mujeres brasileñas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Es un estudio transversal y retrospectivo que evaluó, a través de un formulario en línea en 150 mujeres brasileñas adultas. La prevalencia de atracones y de mujeres físicamente inactivas aumentó durante la pandemia de COVID-19 (p = < 0,001 y p = 0,01, respectivamente). Los atracones se asociaron con actividad física insuficiente antes (p = 0,01) y durante la pandemia (p = 0,05). El tiempo de actividad física y el tiempo sentado no difirieron después del ajuste por posibles factores de confusión (p > 0,05). En conclusión, la pandemia afectó el estilo de vida y el comportamiento alimentario de las mujeres brasileñas.

Síndrome ortoréxico y perfeccionismo

Introducción: Existe una creciente evidencia investigativa sobre la relación entre el síndrome ortoréxico y el perfeccionismo. Objetivo: Se efectúa un análisis descriptivo interpretativo e integrador acerca de la relación entre el perfeccionismo con la ortorexia nerviosa, destacando los aspectos clínicos, etiopatogénicos y nosológicos. Método: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica sobre la relación entre el síndrome ortoréxico y el perfeccionismo mediante las bases de datos Medline/PubMed, SciELO y textos especializados. Resultados: El término ortorexia se ha concebido como una fijación patológica hacia una alimentación equilibrada y saludable (Bratman, 1997), implicando restricciones dietéticas drásticas, con interferencia significativa en las relaciones sociales e insatisfacciones afectivas, que, además favorecen la conducta alimentaria desadaptativa. Etiopatogénicamente, existe controversia respecto a si es un mero estilo de vida, o puede incluirse definitivamente como un trastorno en los espectros alimentario u obsesivo-compulsivo. De hecho, posee similitudes, diferencias e incluso traslapes con ambas entidades psicopatológicas. Se destaca como rasgo relevante común, el perfeccionismo, orientado hacia sí mismo, hacía los demás, y socialmente prescrito, que favorece la tendencia a desarrollar conductas ortoréxicas elevadas. Conclusiones: El perfeccionismo surge como una característica sobresaliente, positivamente correlacionada con el síndrome ortoréxico, cuya presencia se superpone con los ámbitos, tanto alimentario (especialmente la anorexia nerviosa) como obsesivo-compulsivo.

Background: There is a growing research evidence on the relationship between orthorexic syndrome and perfectionism. Objective: An interpretive and integrative descriptive analysis on the relationship between perfectionism and orthorexia nervosa, highlighting the clinical, etiopathogenic and nosological aspects is carried through. Method: A bibliographic search on the relationship between orthorexic syndrome and perfectionism using the Medline/PubMed, SciELO and specialized text databases was carried out. Results: The term orthorexia has been conceived as a pathological fixation towards a balanced and healthy diet (Bratman, 1997), implying drastic dietary restrictions, with significant interference in social relationships and affective dissatisfactions, which also favor maladaptive eating behavior. From an etiopathogenic perspective, it is controversial if orthorexia nervosa is a mere lifestyle, or definitively must be included as a disorder in the eating or obsessive-compulsive spectrum. In fact, the orthorexic syndrome has similarities, differences and even overlaps with both psychopathological entities. Perfectionism stands out as a common relevant trait, oriented towards oneself, towards others, and socially prescribed, which favors a tendency to develop high orthorectic behaviors. Conclusions: Perfectionism emerges as an outstanding characteristic, positively correlated with the orthorexic syndrome, overlapping with both eating (especially anorexia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive areas.

Depressive and eating disorders in patients post-bariatric surgery with weight regain: a descriptive observational study / Transtorno depressivo e alimentar em pacientes pós-bariátricos cirurgia bariátrica com reganho de peso: um estudo observacional descritivo

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although bariatric surgery is today's gold standard treatment for obesity, weight regain affects the success rate of the procedure. Recent studies have identified psychiatric and neurological factors as possible causes. AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of psychiatric diseases on the outcome and long-term success of bariatric surgeries and find a weight regain threshold that has an acceptable sensibility to mental health-related issues to be used in research and clinical studies. METHODS: This is a observational study of bariatric patients submitted to Roux-en-Y bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, with a postoperative time of 2-10 years to access weight regain, depression, and binge-eating disorder. RESULTS: Of 217 patients studied, 163 were women and 54 were men, with an average postoperative time of 5.2±2.6 years. Weight regain was experienced in 35% of the patients, binge-eating disorder in 24.9%, and depression in 24%. The greater weight before surgery, body mass index (BMI), percentage increase to maximum weight loss, and time postoperatively all have a significant positive correlation with weight regain (p=0.045, p=0.026, p<0.001, and p<0.001, respectively). A significant association between binge-eating disorder, depression, and anxiety with weight regain (p=0.004, p=0.008, and p=0.001, respectively) was found. CONCLUSIONS: The significant weight regain rates with significant impact on psychiatric disorders highlight the need for continuous postoperative monitoring focused on the psychiatric aspects of obesity to aid surgeries' long-term success.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: Embora a cirurgia bariátrica atualmente é considerada o tratamento padrão ouro para a obesidade, o reganho de peso afeta a taxa de sucesso do procedimento. Estudos recentes identificaram fatores psiquiátricos e neurológicos como possíveis causas. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a influência de transtornos psiquiátricos no resultado a longo prazo das cirurgias bariátricas; testar a sensibilidade e correlação das fórmulas de reganho de peso e de seus respectivos pontos de corte para questões relacionadas à saúde mental. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional de pacientes pós bariátricos submetidos à by-pass em Y de Roux ou gastrectomia vertical com pós-operatório de 2 a10 anos avaliados quanto a reganho de peso, depressão e transtorno da compulsão alimentar. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 217 pacientes, 163 mulheres e 54 homens com pós-operatório de 5,2±2,6 anos. O reganho de peso foi registrado em 35% dos pacientes, o transtorno da compulsão alimentar (TCA) foi encontrado em 24,9% e depressão em 24%. O ganho de peso pré-operatório, o índice de massa corporea (IMC), o aumento percentual para perda máxima de peso e tempo de pós-operatório, apresentaram correlação positiva significativa com o reganho de peso (p=0,045), (p=0,026), (<0,001), (<0,001). Foi encontrada associação significativa entre TCA, depressão e ansiedade com reganho de peso (p=0,004), (p=0,008) e (p=0,001). CONCLUSÕES: As taxas significativas de reganho de peso associado ao impacto dos transtornos psiquiátricos reforçam a necessidade de acompanhamento pós-operatório contínuo focado nos aspectos psiquiátricos da obesidade, para sucesso do tratamento cirúrgico em longo prazo.

Remote consultation with people with eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic / Consulta remota a las personas con trastornos alimenticios durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Consulta remota a pessoas com transtornos alimentares durante a pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze subjective experiences related to adaptation to remote care by users with eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted with users of an eating disorders outpatient clinic. A semi-structured remote interview was applied using the Google Meet application. The data were submitted to lexical analysis using ALCESTE software and discussed in the light of scientific evidence. Results: the remote appointment is a positive strategy but not a substitute for the face-to-face modality. The research cited financial savings, closer contact with professionals, and flexibility of service schedules as advantages. It pointed out the difficulty in clinical evaluation concerning weight, vital signs, and poor mastery of technology as limitations. Final Considerations: the study induces discussion about the systematization of remote care, which, during the COVID-19 pandemic, were responsible for providing a greater sense of support to people with eating disorders.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar experiencias subjetivas relacionadas a la adaptación a la atención remota por usuarios con trastornos alimenticios durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudio descriptivo de abordaje cualitativo realizado con usuarios de un ambulatorio especializado en trastornos alimenticios. Fue aplicada una entrevista semiestructurada remota, utilizándose el aplicativo Google Meet. Los datos fueron sometidos al análisis lexical mediante software ALCESTE y discutidos a la luz de las evidencias científicas. Resultados: la consulta remota es una estrategia positiva, pero no substitutiva de la presencial. Ventajas como economía financiera, mayor contacto con los profesionales y flexibilización de horarios de atenciones fueron citadas. Dificultad de evaluación clínica en relación al peso, signos vitales y poco dominio de tecnología fueron apuntados como limitaciones. Consideraciones Finales: el estudio induce la discusión sobre sistematización de atenciones remotas, las cuales, durante la pandemia de COVID-19, fueron responsables por fornecer mayor sensación de soporte a personas con trastornos alimenticios.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar as experiências subjetivas relacionadas à adaptação ao atendimento remoto por usuários com transtornos alimentares durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa realizado com usuários de um ambulatório especializado em transtornos alimentares. Foi aplicada uma entrevista semiestruturada remota, utilizando-se o aplicativo Google Meet. Os dados foram submetidos à análise lexical por meio do software ALCESTE e discutidos à luz das evidências científicas. Resultados: a consulta remota é uma estratégia positiva, mas não substitutiva da modalidade presencial. Vantagens como economia financeira, maior contato com os profissionais e flexibilização de horários de atendimentos foram citadas. Dificuldade de avaliação clínica em relação ao peso, sinais vitais e pouco domínio da tecnologia foram apontados como limitações. Considerações Finais: o estudo induz a discussão sobre sistematização dos atendimentos remotos, os quais, durante a pandemia de COVID-19, foram responsáveis por fornecer maior sensação de suporte às pessoas com transtornos alimentares.

Síntomas conductuales y emocionales de adolescentes que consultan a un programa especializado de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria / Behavioural and Emotional Symptoms of Adolescents Consulting a Specialised Eating Disorders Programme

RESUMEN Introducción: Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) son afecciones complejas de origen multifactorial que tienen como principal característica la preocupación excesiva por el peso y la forma del cuerpo, que causa gran malestar y afectación física llevando a una disminución de la calidad de vida y alteraciones de la funcionalidad del paciente y su entorno social. El objetivo de este estudio es describir los síntomas de orden emocional y conductual de los adolescentes que consultan en la ciudad de Bogotá a un programa especializado en TCA. Métodos: Estudio observacional y descriptivo de corte transversal, para el que se reclutó a pacientes de 11-19 arios con diagnóstico de TCA. Resultados: Se incluyeron 40 pacientes con diagnóstico de TCA, el 92% mujeres. El promedio de edad de los pacientes fue 16,6 ± 1,9 años. El 57% de los pacientes viven en hogar biparental y el 30%, en hogar monoparental. El 72% de la población tenía un rendimiento académico excelente. El 50% de los pacientes estaban moderadamente enfermos. El 60% estaba en tratamiento farmacológico con ISRS. El 65% de los pacientes cumplían criterios clínicos de trastorno de ansiedad; el 30%, de trastorno depresivo; el 22,5%, de problemas de agresividad, y el 17,5%, de conducta delictiva. El 72,5% de la muestra muestra criterios clínicos de síntomas internalizantes y el 42,5%, de síntomas externalizantes, y la mayoría de ellos son pacientes con diagnóstico de bulimia nerviosa. Conclusiones: Los pacientes con bulimia nerviosa obtuvieron en los diferentes síntomas de orden emocional y conductual puntuaciones superiores que con los demás trastornos alimentarios. Esta entidad ofrece mayor psicopatología, la cual se debe examinar rigurosamente al momento de la atención clínica, buscando disminuir el impacto funcional que estos síntomas generan en el individuo.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Eating disorders (EDs) are complex conditions of multifactorial origin. Their main characteristic is excessive concern about body weight and shape, which causes great discomfort and physical problems and leads to a decrease in quality of life and alterations in the patient's functionality social environment. The objective of this study is to describe the emotional and behavioural symptoms of adolescents who consult a specialised ED programme in the city of Bogota. Methods: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, for which patients between 11 and 19 years old with an ED diagnosis were recruited. Results: Forty patients with an ED diagnosis were included, of which 92% were female. The mean age of the patients was 16.6 ± 1.9 years; 57% of patients live in a two-parent home and 30% in a single-parent home; 72% of the sample had excellent academic performance; 50% were moderately ill; 60% received pharmacological management with SSRIs; 65% of patients met clinical criteria for anxiety disorder, 30% for depressive disorder; 22.5% had aggression problems; 17.5% criminal behaviour; 72.5% of the sample met clinical criteria for internalising symptoms and 42.5% for externalising symptoms, the majority being patients with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Conclusions: Patients with bulimia nervosa obtained higher scores in the different emotional and behavioural symptoms than those with other eating disorders. This condition is associated with greater psychopathology, which must be examined rigorously at the time of clinical care, seeking to reduce the functional impact that these symptoms generate on the individual.

Dismorfia Muscular Prediz Dependência de Exercício e Ortorexia em Praticantes de Exercício Brasileiros? / Does Muscle Dysmorphy Predict Exercise Dependence and Orthorexia in Brazilian Exercise Practitioners? / ¿La Dismorfia Muscular Predice la Dependencia del Ejercicio y la Ortorexia en los Practicantes de Ejercicio Brasileños?

O estudo analisou o papel preditor dos sintomas de dismorfia muscular na dependência de exercícios e na ortorexia em 158 praticantes de exercício brasileiros (corrida = 38, crossfit = 85, musculação = 35) de ambos os sexos (mulheres = 81, homens = 77), com idade média de 31,59 anos (± 7,99) e experiência de 4,5 anos (± 5,27). Utilizou-se a Escala de Dedicação ao Exercício, o Questionário para o Diagnóstico de Ortorexia e o Questionário Complexo em Adonis. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio da correlação de Pearson e de análise de regressão múltipla (p < 0,05). A dismorfia muscular prediz positivamente a dependência de exercícios (ß = ,51, p < ,001) e negativamente a ortorexia (ß = -,19, p < ,01), sendo importante discutir a temática com praticantes de exercícios físicos a fim de minimizar a prevalência e os efeitos deletérios associados a esse distúrbio psicológico

This study aimed to analyze the predictive role of muscle dysmorphia symptoms in exercise addiction and orthorexia in 158 Brazilian exercise practitioners (running = 38, crossfit = 85, bodybuilding = 35) of both sexes (women = 81, men = 77), with a mean age of 31.59 years (± 7.99) and experience of 4.5 years (± 5.27). The Dedication to Exercise Scale, the Questionnaire for the Diagnosis of Orthorexia, and the Complex in Adonis Questionnaire were used. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). It was found that the muscle dysmorphia symptoms predicted positively exercise addiction (ß = .51, p < .001) and negatively orthorexia (ß = -.19, p < .01), and it is important to discuss the issue with physical exercise practitioners in order to minimize the prevalence and deleterious effects associated with this psychological disorder.

O estudo analisou o papel preditor dos sintomas de dismorfia muscular na dependência de exercícios e na ortorexia em 158 praticantes de exercício brasileiros (corrida = 38, crossfit = 85, musculação = 35) de ambos os sexos (mulheres = 81, homens = 77), com idade média de 31,59 anos (± 7,99) e experiência de 4,5 anos (± 5,27). Utilizou-se a Escala de Dedicação ao Exercício, o Questionário para o Diagnóstico de Ortorexia e o Questionário Complexo em Adonis. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio da correlação de Pearson e de análise de regressão múltipla (p < 0,05). A dismorfia muscular prediz positivamente a dependência de exercícios (ß = ,51, p < ,001) e negativamente a ortorexia (ß = -,19, p < ,01), sendo importante discutir a temática com praticantes de exercícios físicos a fim de minimizar a prevalência e os efeitos deletérios associados a esse distúrbio psicológico.

Avaliação da Prevalência de Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica em Acadêmicas de Medicina de uma Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina / Assessment of the Prevalence of Periodic Eating Compulsive Disorder in Female Medical Students at a University

Introdução: O Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica é definido como episódios recorrentes e incontroláveis de compulsão alimentar, tendo como característica essencial para o diagnóstico a presença destes episódios, que devem ocorrer pelo menos uma vez por semana, durante um período de três meses. Os transtornos alimentares causam danos severos à vida psíquica dos portadores, como o desenvolvimento de patologias do humor. O objetivo geral do estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica em estudantes mulheres do curso de Medicina da Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, campus Tubarão/SC. Métodos: Os dados foram obtidos através de formulário aplicado online, contendo a Escala de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica e dados sociodemográficos e clínicos das participantes. A amostra final foi composta por 185 participantes. Resultados: A prevalência encontrada de Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica entre as pesquisadas foi de 30,81%, sendo 24,86% classificado como moderado e 5,95% como grave. Houve correlação positiva entre o transtorno pesquisado e etnia, uso prévio ou atual de medicação antidepressiva ou ansiolítica, uso prévio ou atual de anorexígeno, diagnóstico prévio ou atual de transtorno alimentar e tratamento psiquiátrico prévio ou atual. Não ocorreu relação estatisticamente significante entre Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica e idade. Entre os anorexígenos utilizados previamente, o mais citado foi a sibutramina. Conclusão: Foi encontrada uma elevada prevalência de Transtorno de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica, corroborando com a ideia de que universitários, principalmente de cursos da área da saúde, possuem uma prevalência maior de transtornos alimentares do que a população em geral.

Introduction: Periodic binge eating disorder is defined as recurrent and uncontrollable episodes of binge eating, having as an essential characteristic for the diagnosis the presence of these episodes, which must occur at least once a week for three months. Eating disorders cause severe damage to the psychic life of sufferers, such as the development of mood disorders. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of periodic binge eating disorder in female medical students at the University of Southern Santa Catarina (Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina [UNISUL]), Tubarão/SC campus. Methods: Data were obtained through an online form containing the Periodic Eating Compulsion Scale (PCES) and participants' sociodemographic and clinical data. The final sample was composed of 185 participants. Results: The prevalence of Periodic Eating Compulsive Disorder among the surveyed women was 30.81%, with 24.86% classified as moderate and 5.95% as severe. There was a positive correlation between the disorder and ethnicity, previous or current use of antidepressant or anxiolytic medication, previous or current use of anorexics, previous or current diagnosis of eating disorders, and previous or current psychiatric treatment. There was no statistically significant relationship between binge eating disorder and age. Among the anorexics previously used, the most cited was sibutramine. Conclusion: A high prevalence of binge eating disorder was found, corroborating the idea that college students, especially in health courses, have a higher prevalence of eating disorders than the general population.

Eating disorders in the preoperative phase of bariatric surgery / Transtornos alimentares durante o pré-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective obesity treatment. Obese patients have a high prevalence of eating disorders. Objectives: Evaluate the occurrence of eating disorders and eating patterns in candidates for bariatric surgery and associate eating disorders with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using electronic charts of candidates for bariatric surgery. Data were collected on sex, age, marital status, schooling, occupation, non-communicable diseases, body mass index (BMI), eating disorders, and eating patterns. Results: Among the 281 patients evaluated, eating disorders were detected in 26.7%; 10.3% had binge eating disorder, 6.6% had bulimia nervosa, and 5.3% had the night-eating syndrome. The specific eating patterns were overeating (46.6%), binge eating during periods of stress (9.3%), eating sweets (4%), and snaking (1.3%). BMI ranged from 35.38 to 59.03 kg/m² (mean: 44.37 ± 5.89). All individuals (100%) had systemic arterial hypertension, and 23.3% had type 2 diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia. Conclusions: The frequency of eating disorders was low in the sample studied, the most common of which was binge eating disorder. Non-communicable diseases were associated with eating disorders. Among the eating patterns observed, the most frequent was overeating (AU)

Introdução: A cirurgia bariátrica é considerada o tratamento mais eficaz para a obesidade. Pacientes obesos possuem elevada prevalência de transtornos alimentares. Objetivos: Avaliar a presença de transtornos alimentares e padrões alimentares em candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica, associando os transtornos alimentares aos dados sociodemográficos e clínicos. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de cunho documental, com base em prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica. Foram obtidas variáveis como sexo, idade, estado civil, nível de escolaridade, ocupação, doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, índice de massa corporal (IMC), transtorno e padrão alimentar. Resultados: Dos 281 pacientes avaliados, foi detectado 26,7% de transtornos alimentares, sendo 10,3% transtorno de compulsão alimentar periódica, 6,6% de bulimia nervosa e 5,3% de síndrome do comer noturno. Os padrões alimentares específicos encontrados foram: glutões (46,6%), compulsivos alimentares em períodos de estresse (9,3%), comedores de doces (4%) e beliscadores (1,3%). O IMC variou de 35,38 a 59,03 kg/m² (44,37±5,89), com 100% do grupo apresentando Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica e 23,3% com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 ou dislipidemia. Conclusões: Constatou-se baixa frequência de transtornos alimentares na amostra estudada, sendo o transtorno de compulsão alimentar periódica o mais observado. Doenças crônicas não transmissíveis foram associadas com a presença de transtornos alimentares. Dentre os padrões alimentares observados, os glutões foram os mais frequentes (AU)

Factores asociados al trastorno por atracón en adultos con obesidad del microcentro de San Lorenzo, Paraguay

El trastorno por atracón (TA) se caracteriza por el consumo de grandes cantidades de alimentos en corto tiempo acompañados de sensación de pérdida de control sobre la ingesta o la cantidad. Este trastorno alimentario se ha asociado con la obesidad constituyendo un factor de riesgo para futuras ganancias de peso corporal. El objetivo fue identificar la frecuencia del trastorno por atracón y determinar los factores asociados al mismo en adultos que cursan con obesidad que concurren al microcentro de la ciudad de San Lorenzo, en noviembre del 2018. Estudio transversal descriptivo, realizado en 92 sujetos con obesidad entre 20 y 59 años, que concurrieron al microcentro de la ciudad de San Lorenzo en noviembre del 2018. Se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos, clínicos, antropométricos y relacionados al estilo de vida mediante un instrumento al cual se anexó el cuestionario Binge Eating Scale (BES) traducido y validado al español para la evaluación del trastorno por atracón. El protocolo de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la Facultad de Ciencias Químicas de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción. La frecuencia del trastorno por atracón fue del 20,7% (n=19) de los cuales 17 personas presentaron TA moderado y 2 individuos TA severo y los factores que se encontraron asociados fueron: los antecedentes de obesidad, la realización de tratamientos previos para la pérdida de peso, y el consumo de alcohol (p<0,05). La muestra estudiada presentó una frecuencia de TA similar a la prevalencia de adultos con obesidad de Latinoamérica (16-51,6%).

Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by the consumption of large amounts of food in a short time accompanied by a feeling of loss of control over intake or quantity. This eating disorder has been associated with obesity constituting a risk factor for future body weight gains. The objective was to identify the frequency of binge eating disorder and determine the factors associated with it in adults who are obese and attend the microcenter of the city of San Lorenzo in November 2018. Descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted in 92 subjects with obesity between 20 and 59 years old, who attended the microcenter of the city of San Lorenzo in November, 2018. Sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric and lifestyle-related data were collected using an instrument to which the Binge Eating Scale (BES) questionnaire translated and validated into Spanish for the evaluation of binge eating disorder was attached. The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the National University of Asunción. The frequency of binge eating disorder was 20.7% (n=19), 17 people had moderate BED, 2 had severe BED and the factors associated were: history of obesity, prior treatments for weight loss, and alcohol consumption (p<0.05). The sample studied presented a frequency of BED similar to the prevalence of adults with obesity in Latin America (16-51.6%).

Binge eating disorder, frequency of depression, and systemic inflammatory state in individuals with obesity - A cross sectional study

ABSTRACT Objective: Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder in individuals with obesity. Its association with factors that control hunger and satiety has not yet been elucidated. We evaluated whether levels of inflammatory markers, frequency of psychiatric comorbidities, and appetite-related hormones levels differ between individuals with obesity with and without BED. Materials and methods: The Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 - Clinician Version (SCID-5-CV), Binge Eating Scale, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were evaluated in 39 individuals with obesity. Plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), leptin, ghrelin, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) were measured. Results: Individuals of the BED group exhibited significantly higher percentages of altered eating patterns (hyperphagia, bingeing, post-dinner eating, feeling "stuffed", and emotional eating), higher depressive symptom scores and levels of leptin, CRP, and TNF-α, compared to those from the non-BED group. Logistic regression showed that BED was independently associated with depressive symptoms and CRP levels. Conclusions: Individuals with obesity and BED showed greater psychiatric comorbidity, worse eating patterns and worse inflammatory profile than those without BED. BED should be assessed as an indicator of clinical severity in patients with obesity.

Intervención multidisciplinar en línea para mujeres con trastorno por atracón / Multidisciplinary online intervention for women with binge eating disorder

Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de una intervención multidisciplinar en línea (psicológica, médica y nutricional) en mujeres con trastornos por atracón (TpA). Método: participaron 5 mujeres diagnosticadas con TpA con una edad promedio de 43.2 años y un peso corporal inicial promedio de 90 kg. El tratamiento se realizó durante 24 sesiones, cada una de dos horas por semana; la primera hora era terapia grupal y la segunda individual. Se contó con cuatro momentos de evaluación: pre, post y dos seguimientos Resultados: Las comparaciones se realizaron a través de la prueba no paramétrica de Friedman, encontrando una disminución estadísticamente significativa de la sintomatología de atracón pre χ1= 30.30 al segundo seguimiento χ2=10.80 (x2=12.84; p=.005), sintomatología de ansiedad χ1= 28.80 χ2=12.40 (x2=10.83.96; p=.013) y depresión χ1= 19.80, χ2=4.0 (x2=10.18; p=.017). Se observó mejoría en la comprensión χ1= 21.00, χ2=30.20 (x2=9.63; p=.025) y regulación emocional χ1= 28.40 χ2=33.00, (x2=7.77; p=.050). Las pacientes redujeron su peso corporal, mejoraron hábitos alimentarios introduciendo fruta y verdura diariamente e incluyeron la actividad física en su rutina diaria, realizando de 20 a 30 minutos diarios. A partir del cambio clínico objetivo se observó un cambio positivo en las variables abordadas en tratamiento en todas las participantes. Conclusiones: Se puede observar que la intervención multidisciplinaria en línea fue efectiva en el tratamiento de TpA en mujeres.

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary online intervention (psychological, medical, and nutritional) in women with binge eating disorder (BED). Method: 5 women diagnosed with BED with a mean age of 43.2 years and a mean initial body weight of 90 kg participated. The treatment was carried out during 24 sessions, each of two hours per week; the first hour was group therapy and the second individual. There were four moments of evaluation: pre, post and two follow-ups. Results: The comparisons were made through the non-parametric Friedman test, finding a statistically significant decrease in binge eating symptoms before χ1= 30.30 at the second follow-up χ2 =10.80 (x2=12.84; p=.005), symptoms of anxiety χ1= 28.80, χ2=12.40 (x2=10.83.96; p=.013) and depression χ1= 19.80, χ2=4.0 (x2= 10.18, p=.017). Improvement was observed in comprehension χ1= 21.00, χ2=30.20 (x2=9.63; p=.025) and emotional regulation χ1= 28.40 χ2=33.00, (x2=7.77; p=.050). The patients reduced their body weight, improved their eating habits by introducing fruit and vegetables daily and included physical activity in their daily routine, performing 20 to 30 minutes a day. From the objective clinical change, a positive change was observed in the variables addressed in treatment in all the participants. Conclusions: The online multidisciplinary intervention was effective in the treatment of BED in women.

Anorexia nervosa e o efeito no quadro clínico com o uso dos antipsicóticos / Anorexia nervosa and the effect on the clinical framework with the use of antipsychotics / Anorexia nervosa y el efecto sobre el marco clínico con el uso de antipsicóticos

Introdução:aanorexia nervosa caracteriza-se por um transtorno alimentar com quadro clínico típico de restrição dietética e desnutrição. Objetivo:verificar a eficácia do uso dos fármacos antipsicóticos olanzapina, quetiapina, risperidonano aumento ponderal de pacientes com tal patologia.Metodologia:utilizou-se de 9 Ensaios Clínicos Randomizados anexados na plataforma Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online/PubMed, sendo todos analisados a partir de critérios de inclusão e exclusão feitos aos pares para a realização de uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura.Os artigos foram avaliados através do sistema Grading of Recommendatons AssessmentDevelopment and Evaluaton/GRADE. Resultadose discussão:Percebeu-se a prevalência da olanzapina sobre o aumento do peso entre os pacientes com anorexia comparado ao placebo. Pouca eficácia sobre o ganho ponderal com relação a quetiapina. A risperidona não demonstroualteração do peso ao utilizá-ladurante o tratamento da anorexia nervosa.Conclusões:Os achados sugeriram que aolanzapina, apresentou oefeito mais significativo sobre o ganho de peso em um menor intervalo de tempo (AU).

Introduction:Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an eating disorder with a typical clinical of food restriction and malnutrition. Objective:to verify the effectiveness of the use of the antipsychotic drugs olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone in the weight gain of patients with this pathology. Methodology:9 Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) were used attached to the Medical Literature Analysis andRetrieval System Online/PubMed/MEDLINE platform, all of which were analyzed based oninclusion and exclusion criteria made in pairs to carry out a Systematic Literature Review. Results and discussion:It was noticed the prevalence of olanzapine on weight gain among patients with anorexia compared to placebo. Little diligence on weight gain with regard to quetiapine. Risperine showed no weight change when used during the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Conclusions:The findings suggest that olanzapine had the most significant effect on weight gain in a short period (AU).

Introducción: La anorexia nerviosa se caracteriza por un trastorno alimentario con un cuadro clínico típico de restricción alimentaria y desnutrición. Objetivo: verificar la efectividad del uso de los medicamentos antipsicóticos olanzapina, quetiapina, risperidonaem el aumento de peso de pacientes con esta patología.Metodología: Se utilizaron 9 Ensayos Clínicos Aleatorizados (RCT) adjuntos a la plataforma Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online / PubMed (MEDLINE), todos fueron analizados en base a criterios de inclusión y exclusión realizados en pares para realizar una Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura. Resultados y discusión:Se notó la prevalencia de la olanzapina en la ganancia de peso entre pacientes con anorexia en comparación con el placebo. Poca diligencia en la ganancia de peso con respecto a la quetiapina. Risperine no mostró cambios de peso cuando se usó durante el tratamiento de la anorexia nerviosa. Conclusiones:Los hallazgos sugieren que la olanzapina tuvo el efecto más significativo sobre el aumento de peso en un lapso de tiempo más corto (AU).

Trastorno de conducta alimentaria durante la pandemia del SARS-CoV-2 / Eating disorder during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

RESUMEN Los pacientes con trastorno de conducta alimentaria (TCA) constituyen una población vulnerable en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19. Algunos estudios describen su efecto negativo en los pacientes y sus cuidadores. El presente artículo efectúa una revisión narrativa del impacto de la pandemia en este tipo de pacientes. Se identifican síntomas depresivos, ansiosos, riesgo de autoagresiones y suicidio. La intervención y el manejo tempranos de pacientes con TCA es un gran desafío para la continuidad de tratamiento, detección de comorbilidades y prevención de recaídas.

SUMMARY Patients with eating disorder (ED) are a vulnerable population in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some studies describe its negative effect on ED patients and their caregivers. This article presents a narrative review of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on these patients. Depressive and anxious symptoms, risk of self-harm and suicide are identified. Early intervention and management of patients with ED is a great challenge to the continuity of treatment, detection of comorbidities and relapse prevention.

Body image flexibility: measurement, correlated factors and intervention / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Body image flexibility (BIF) is the specific type of psychological flexibility in the research field of body image, which reflects the ability to experience negative body image and related events in an open and acceptive way, and take actions consistent with one's values. Body image is actually not stable. If negative body image could not be adjusted effectively in time, it would develop into body image disturbance (BID), which is one of the core symptoms and psychopathological mechanisms of eating disorder (ED) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). BIF is one of the important factors in this development path, gaining more and more attention as a protective factor for body image. So far, most studies focus on eating disorder patients and related sub-clinical populations. Body image-acceptance and action questionnaire is the most widely used measurement. BIF is related to some sample characteristics, such as gender, age and body size.Cultural context also has an impact on it.Positive and negative body image and eating disorder pathological characteristics are also strongly associated with BIF. As to the intervention, the application of mindfulness, acceptance and compassion in treatment may improve BIF. Future studies need to improve the research methods and designs, and pay attention to other samples. More specific interventions need to be developed, of which the therapeutic mechanisms also need to be explored.

The body asks and the mind judges: the episode of food craving, its triggers and nutritional treatment

ABSTRACT Food desires are defined as motivations that drive the search for and consumption of food. However, when domains of intensity and urgency are activated, these desires can become intense (i.e. food craving), being then characterized by episodes or cognitive events loaded with affectivity, in which food is associated with obtaining pleasure or relief, which is the only attentional focus. Specificity and urgency mark the differentiation between food desires and cravings. The process of elaboration with vivid images, the retention in working memory, the emergence of a negative affect state (awareness of the lack), and a committed attentional focus to seek food are characterized as stages of an episode of food craving. Individuals with eating disorders have the lowest levels of food craving when it comes to anorexia nervosa and the subsequent increase to bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Some environmental and cultural triggers and internal factors of cognition and emotions play a crucial role in the emergence of food craving episodes. The external factors include positive/negative events, food environment, advertisements, cultural beliefs about food, specific locations, and food itself. The internal factors comprise dietary restriction, food reward, impulsivity/inflexibility, emotions, thoughts and feelings about food, hunger/satiety/appetite, and anxious/depressive symptoms. Treatment involves the association of flexibility, awareness, and questioning strategies about dietary practices based on three principles: unconditional permission to eat, eating more for physical than emotional reasons, and tuning in with the body's signs of hunger and satiety (intuitive eating).