title: [Factors associated with the risk of eating disorders among academics in the area of health].
abstract: The object of this study was aimed at identifying factors associated with the risk of eating disorders in undergraduate students in the area of Health Sciences. It is a cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive study carried out in Montes Clams, MG (Brazil), from August to October 2012. The profile of the university students was identified and the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) applied. 200, students aged 23.4 +/- 6.13 years participated in the study, 76.5% of them females. A frequency of 4.0% of the students were at high risk of developing eating disorders, 21.0% at low risk and 75.0% had no risk factors. Various inadequate self-perceptions of the body, dietary practice, missed breakfasts and snacking during intervals were associated with factors for eating disorder risk (p < 0.05). For students with inadequate nutritional status, 34.4% were at risk of an eating disorder (p=0,004). The high risk of developing eating disorders among students in a nutritionally deficient condition indicates that they should receive preventive dietary advice.
authors.forename: Jeudi Aguiar
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: dos Reis
authors.forename: Carlos Reeves Rodrigues Silva
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Júnior
authors.forename: Lucinéia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de Pinho
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D013336:Students, Health Occupations; D055815:Young Adult