Ethnocultural identity and eating disorders in women of color.

A review of the literature on ethnocultural identity and eating disorders indicates a relationship between conflicted identity and eating disturbance. This article discusses that relationship by suggesting that eating disorders represent internalized means of oppression for women of color. Difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in women of color are identified. Suggestions for ways in which diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of eating disorders may become more culturally relevant and effective are offered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)