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Title
Treatment of overweight in children and adolescents: does dieting increase the risk of eating disorders?
Authors
Butryn, Meghan L; Wadden, Thomas A
Abstract
Overweight is a serious health problem in children and adolescents. Some investigators fear that dieting, the principal method of reducing body weight, may precipitate eating disorders and related complications. This review examined the literature on the effects of dieting on eating behavior and psychological status in youth.
Publication
The International journal of eating disorders, 2005, Vol 37, Issue 4, p285