J Eat Disord August 2022 PMID 35933394

Characterizing cheat meals among a national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults.

Kyle T Ganson, Mitchell L Cunningham, Eva Pila, Rachel F Rodgers, Stuart B Murray, Jason M Nagata

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a strong agreement with the study’s conclusions, with phrases like 'associated with disordered eating' and questions about whether cheat meals are symptoms or warning signs, which show both acknowledgment of the research’s importance and a desire to interpret its implications. The tone varies from straightforward agreement to more curiosity-driven inquiries, emphasizing the study’s relevance to health and clinical concerns.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussed posts concur that the study demonstrates a significant link between cheat meals and disordered eating, supporting the article’s findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some posts highlighting the relevance by referencing specific data about calorie intake and behavioral implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference the broader implications of the research, questioning whether cheat meals are symptomatic of underlying psychopathology, indicating some depth of engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The emphasis on the potential clinical significance suggests that these posts view the study as impactful for understanding eating disorders and influencing future research or interventions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how often Canadian adolescents and young adults engage in cheat meals, what foods and calories they consume during these episodes, and how cheat meal behaviors relate to eating disorder symptoms.
  • It found that about 60.9% of men and 53.7% of women engaged in cheat meals over the past year, with most cheat meals containing between 1,000 and 1,499 calories, and the average frequency was roughly once a week.
  • Engagement in cheat meals was linked to higher levels of eating disorder behaviors and psychopathology across all genders, suggesting that cheat meals may be associated with more serious disordered eating patterns.]

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‘Cheat meals’ associated with disordered eating and psychopathology in Canadian adolescents. Are they a symptom of psychopathology or a premonitory sign? @AgnesAyton @EmilyDhurandhar https://t.co/AlEp2fnp9M

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Is there a link between cheat meals and #eatingdisorders ? The short answer is YES! Below study on 2,717 Canadian adolescents seems to assert so. https://t.co/kOJFwsKv87 https://t.co/2ky4gFCKbR

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Is there a link between cheat meals and #eatingdisorders ? The short answer is YES! Below study on 2,717 Canadian adolescents seems to assert so. https://t.co/kOJFwsKv87 https://t.co/2ky4gFCKbR

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