Ideais de magreza, muscularidade, beleza e fitness como fator de risco para alterações do comer desordenado em adolescentes

Abstract

In recent years, a concept has emerged in the field of nutrition science and mental health, disordered eating or disturbed eating. Although the scientific literature has been encouraging about risk factors for eating disorders, it is still possible to observe gaps in knowledge regarding the sociocultural aspects associated with it, especially in children and adolescents. This work aims to analyze evidence on ideals of thinness, muscularity, beauty and fitness as a risk factor for disordered eating disorders. A systematic review was carried out, with 1807 scientific articles published between 2012 and 2022. From the survey of scientific productions, using the databases MEDLINE Complete, PsycInfo, PubMed Central, SciELO.ORG and Web of Science. According to the eligibility and exclusion criteria, 19 articles were included for analysis. From the findings, the media, social networks, family and friends are the main environmental factors identified as triggers for ideals. It was concluded that the studies show the internalization of ideal ideas of thinness, muscularity, beauty and aptitude as a risk factor for disordered eating disorders.