Association between multiple discrimination experiences and disordered eating behavior among Brazilian university students

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Analyze the association between multiple discrimination forms and disordered eating behaviors among undergraduate students.
Cross-sectional design involving 1,502 undergraduate students from a public university in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Eating behaviors assessed using the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire to generate food approach and avoidance scores.
Perceived discrimination based on weight, race, gender, and sexual orientation was self-reported and analyzed using linear regression models adjusted for age.
Food approach scores were significantly higher for those experiencing weight and sexual orientation discrimination (β = 9.1; 95% CI: 5.3, 12.8).
Positive associations with food avoidance were noted for sexual orientation and gender discrimination (β = 5.2; 95% CI: 3.0, 7.4).
Negative associations were observed for weight-related discrimination and both gender and sexual orientation, indicating complex outcomes in eating behaviors.

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Cross-sectional study finds links between discrimination and disordered eating behaviors among university students, suggesting health implications.

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