Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Gritti A Author

catoge@libero.it

Subjects of specialization
Food microbiology

Affiliation
Faculty of Education Sciences, Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples, Italy

Biography

Specialization in food and nutrition expert in Manganese, Carbohydrates, and in Dietary Allowances and Dietary Guidelines by the ASNS. Aims at investigating the complex interactions between consumers, the marketplace and industry.

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Subject at Risk for Eating Disorders: Study of a Population of Children Aged between 8 and 13 Years

Author(s):

Gritti A, Salvati T, Catone G, Pisano S, Salerno F, Mastroianni M and Bove D

Subject at Risk for Eating Disorders: Study of a Population of Children Aged between 8 and 13 Years

Background: early onset eating disorders (EOED) are increasing. Epidemiological studies provided that the overall prevalence is estimated at around 10% in the school population. The present study aims to evaluate those at risk for EOED in a population of students from Campania Region, Italy and to identify some correlated factors associated with the disorder (BMI, age, gender, sport/activities involvement, meal-time characteristics).

Method: sample consisted of the students of the primary and secondary schools in six municipalities near the city of Caserta (Campania-Italy). view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9323.1000199

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