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Percentage of Children Endorsing Specific Maladaptive Thoughts and Behaviors
| Age Group |
||
|---|---|---|
| ChEAT Items | 9 years | 10 years |
| Thinks a lot about wanting to be thinner | 22.5 | 18.2 |
| Has gone on eating binges | 9.5 | 5.2 |
| Is aware of energy (calorie) content in foods she eats | 21.2 | 17.4 |
| Has vomited after eating | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Reported the urge to vomit after eating | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Thinks about burning up energy (calories) when she exercises | 16.9 | 19.1 |
