Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
spirituality, eating disorders, college women, adolescent, anorexia nervosa
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
Abstract
Eating disorders are approaching epidemic proportions, being purported in more than 5% of adolescent girls and young women, and up to 20% of college women (Lelwica, 1999, p. 3-4). These numbers are shocking and demonstrate the prevalence of eating disorders. In many cases, eating disorders result in death. One of the most severe and life-threatening eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, is “an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image” (Dubé, 2004).
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Bridger and Richards, Dr. Scott
(2013)
"Spirituality and Eating Disorders,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 28.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/28