Young Vegetarians May Be at Risk of Binge Eating
Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Food Trends | Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria | Health, Personal Health | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption | Vegetarian Motivations or Barriers | Vegetarian Population | Youths - Social, Ethical Development
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A survey of young adults in Minnesota found that current vegetarians may be more likely to "binge eat," and former vegetarians may engage in "extreme unhealthful weight control behaviors." Although a vegetarian diet is perceived by many to be healthy, it is also likely that weight loss is a significant motivation for this age group.
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