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The Science Behind the Academy for Eating Disorders' Nine Truths About Eating Disorders
Author(s) -
Schaumberg Katherine,
Welch Elisabeth,
Breithaupt Lauren,
Hübel Christopher,
Baker Jessica H.,
MunnChernoff Melissa A.,
Yilmaz Zeynep,
Ehrlich Stefan,
Mustelin Linda,
Ghaderi Ata,
Hardaway Andrew J.,
BulikSullivan Emily C.,
Hedman Anna M.,
Jangmo Andreas,
Nilsson Ida A.K.,
Wiklund Camilla,
Yao Shuyang,
Seidel Maria,
Bulik Cynthia M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.2553
Subject(s) - eating disorders , psychology , scientific evidence , craft , scientific literature , psychiatry , psychotherapist , epistemology , history , paleontology , philosophy , archaeology , biology
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 This document has been translated into over 30 languages and has been distributed globally to replace outdated and erroneous stereotypes about eating disorders with factual information.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.