Table 2 The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q)

EDs, n (%)

 No ED (ED−)

112 (82.35%)

 All EDs & subclinical (ED+)

24 (17.65%)

 All EDs

15 (11.03%)

 BED

10 (7.35%)

 Bulimia & atypical bulimia*

5 (3.68%)

 Subclinical

9 (6.62%)

ED+N = 24 (17.65%)

ED− N = 112 (82.35%)

Mean difference [95% CI], p

EDE-Q Global Score, mean score (SD)

3.38 (± 1.13)

2.02 (± 0.99)

1.20 [0.75, 1.64] p < 0.001

EDE-Q subscales, mean score (SD)

 Restraint

2.75 (± 1.69)

1.96 (± 1.23)

0.81 [0.20, 1.41] p = 0.009

 Eating concern

2.51 (± 1.33)

0.71 (± 0.99)

1.66 [1.19, 2.31] p < 0.001 1.16 [0.54, 1.78]

 Shape concern

4.16 (± 1.35)

2.72 (± 1.46)

p < 0.001 1.15 [0.65, 1.64]

 Weight concern

4.11 (± 1.16)

2.69 (± 1.19)

p < 0.001