ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING EATING DISORDERS AMONG COLLEGE GIRLS IN CHENNAI CITY A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY-BASED STUDY

Dr. B. Gowsalya*, Dr Joseph Maria Adaikalam

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ABSTRACT

More than 1.2 million people in the world affect with eating disorders and the incident rate seems to be increasing over the past two decades. Main aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, awareness of eating disorders and explaining the lifestyle modification modalities for eating disorders and its preventive measures to adolescent girls. This is a cross-sectional survey-based study. We have observed the data from 181 participants. We noted that inappropriate compensatory behaviours reported at disconcertingly high rates among women in their body shapes as well as their food pattern, our research finding shows almost 47% of women their self-limiting intake of foods And Less than 4% peoples tried laxatives (a substance that loosens stools) as a means of controlling their body shape. Were Only 20% of participants avoiding foods when they feel hungry. It has been hypothesized that food plays a more role in energy production and many major activities. This Filed work will create a special awareness to understand the impact and consequences of eating disorders.

Keywords:

Eating Disorder, Food, Obesity, College Girls