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The nutritional management of boys and men diagnosed with eating disorders is likely to be suboptimal. The absence of empirical studies and lack of knowledge about the specific nutritional requirements in males is attributed to the female-centric nature of eating disorders, as well as the under-representation of boys and men diagnosed with eating disorders compared to girls and women, especially in clinical settings. This chapter describes the unique characteristics of males diagnosed with eating disorders and highlights the lack of specific nutritional guidelines for boys and men. In particular, this chapter reviews energy considerations, refeeding syndrome, macronutrients, micronutrients, and diagnosis-specific considerations. The current clinical guidance for refeeding and nutritional support is based on studies undertaken predominantly in girls and women. Thus, the relevance of these guidelines for use in males diagnosed with eating disorders is currently unknown. This chapter describes the current nutritional management in males diagnosed with eating disorders and highlights the lack of evidence for these refeeding practices and nutritional management in boys and men. |
