An Objective Means of Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa using 15N/14N and 13C/12C Ratios in Hair

Authors

Kent A. Hatch, Brigham Young University
Morgan A. Crawford, Brigham Young University
Amanda W. Kunz, Brigham Young University
Steven R. Thomsen, Brigham Young University
Dennis L. Eggett, Brigham Young University
Stephen T. Nelson, Brigham Young University
Beverly L. Roeder, Brigham Young University

Keywords

anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, 15N/14N, 13C/12C, hair

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

An objective means based on the carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis of five hairs per individual is presented for distinguishing between individuals with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia nervosa from non-clinical individuals (i.e. clinically normal controls).

Recommended Citation

Hatch, Kent A.; Crawford, Morgan A.; Kunz, Amanda W.; Thomsen, Steven R.; Eggett, Dennis L.; Nelson, Stephen T.; and Roeder, Beverly L. (2013) "An Objective Means of Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa using 15N/14N and 13C/12C Ratios in Hair," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1023.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1023