Table 2.
Disordered eating and disordered weight and shape control behaviors among a sample of young, low-income transgender women ages 18–32 years as reported on post-interview questionnaire (n = 21).
| N | |
|---|---|
| Currently trying to … | |
| Lose weight | 8 |
| Gain weight | 3 |
| Stay the same weight | 3 |
| Change shape without changing weight | 4 |
| Not trying to do anything about weight | 2 |
| Refused | 1 |
| Disordered eating behaviors in past year | |
| Overeating with loss of control (binge eating) | 2 |
| Any overeating | 13 |
| None | 5 |
| < Once/month | 7 |
| 1–3 times/month | 3 |
| Once/week | 1 |
| > Once/week | 2 |
| Behaviors to lose or maintain weight in past year | |
| Fasting (at least a day) | 8 |
| < Once/month | 3 |
| 1–3 times/month | 1 |
| Once/week | 1 |
| > Once/week | 3 |
| Vomiting | 3 |
| Laxative use | 2 |
| Diet pill use | 4 |
| Any of above disordered eating or weight control | 16 |