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Eisenberg, Daniel; Nicklett, Emily J.; Roeder, Kathryn; Kirz, Nina E. – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: To examine the prevalence, correlates, persistence, and treatment-seeking related to symptoms of eating disorders (EDs) in a random sample of college students. Participants: A random sample of students at a large university were recruited for an Internet survey in Fall 2005 and a follow-up survey in Fall 2007. Methods: ED symptoms were…
Descriptors: College Students, Incidence, Persistence, Eating Disorders
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Desai, Melissa N.; Miller, William C.; Staples, Betty; Bravender, Terrill – Journal of American College Health, 2008
College obesity is increasing, but to the authors' knowledge, no researchers to date have evaluated risk factors in this population. Objective: The authors assessed whether abnormal eating perceptions and behaviors were associated with overweight in college students. Participants and Methods: A sample of undergraduates (N = 4,201) completed an…
Descriptors: College Students, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities