Risk of eating disorders among vegan diet followers is low, study suggests

Motivated by a desire to control their weight or live a healthier life, large numbers of people display behavior, thoughts or feelings about food and the body referred to by specialists as «dysfunctional dietary behavior» or «disordered eating attitudes,» a risk factor for the development of eating disorders. They include people who start a restrictive diet on impulse, fast for long periods, indulge in binge eating or feel guilty when they eat certain foods.