The Relationship Between Premorbid Weight Status and Eating Disorder Onset in Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
The Relationship Between Premorbid Weight Status and Eating Disorder Onset in Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study
Key Points
Adolescents with higher premorbid weight concerns show increased risk for developing eating disorders.
Psychological distress significantly influences the relationship between premorbid weight and eating disorders.
Longitudinal analysis highlights the importance of premorbid weight status in understanding eating disorder onset.
Targeted prevention strategies may benefit adolescents with high weight concerns and psychological distress.
Abstract
Higher levels of premorbid weight/shape concerns and psychological distress for those with HWS appear to contribute to greater ED risk and should be considered for screening and targeted in prevention.