Table 4.

BMI standard deviation score: Correlations with age and specific subscales

Age	r = −0.38
	p < 0.005
D (Depression)	r = −0.27
	p < 0.05
D4 (Sense of inadequacy and low self esteem)	r = −0.37
	p < 0.005
D6 (Guilt)	r = −0.25
	p < 0.05
D7 (Hopelessness)	r = −0.30
	p < 0.05
P4 (Psychological aspects)	r = −0.35
	p < 0.005

Notes: Negative correlations involving BMI with age and specific subscales. As the patient grows affected by the ED, a worse profile and a more negative BMI are noticed.

Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; ED, eating disorder.