Prevalence & Correlates of Eating Disordered Behaviors Among Students at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.

Abstract

Eating disorders (EDs) are a concern among college counselors. Prevalence rates of diagnosed EDs on college campuses range between 1-3%. We sought to determine whether depression, self-esteem, and body shape satisfaction measures as well as standard demographic descriptors correlated with a diagnosed ED and a measure of eating disordered behavior among college students at UWEC. Our goal was to assess and target possible preventative or therapeutic interventions.