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Gender and sex in eating disorders: A narrative review of the current state of knowledge, research gaps, and recommendations

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Eating disorders (EDs) have long been considered conditions exclusively affecting women, and studies in the ED field regularly exclude men. Research efforts are needed to better understand the role of… Click to show full abstract

Eating disorders (EDs) have long been considered conditions exclusively affecting women, and studies in the ED field regularly exclude men. Research efforts are needed to better understand the role of gender and sex in EDs. This review describes the role of gender and sex in the development of EDs from a biopsychosocial perspective.

Keywords: gender sex; review; eating disorders; sex; sex eating; research

Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2023

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